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Medallion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Medallion by unknown artist, Black and white image, scalloped shape with four rounded protrusions on the top, bottom, left, and right. The scalloped shape resembling a four-leaf clover with a bird perched on a branch in center. The bird on the right facing left, on a thick branch extending to the left with leaves and flowers growing on it. A smaller bird on left side facing right on a thinner branch. The background of the medallion features additional flowers and leaves, The entire design outlined in black with textured white border. The background behind the medallion white.

Artwork Details

Medium
Silk; on silk; bound with silk; bordered with silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 612 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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