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Medallion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Medallion by unknown artist. Black and white image of a four-leaf clover-shaped fabric medallion with scalloped edge. The medallion features a central image of a bird in flight. The bird has its wings spread and appears to be flying towards the top of the medallion. The medallion background is light-colored fabric. The medallion has a dark border around the scalloped edge. The medallion contains various floral patterns and designs throughout. The floral patterns include several flowers and stems with leaves. There are approximately 8 floral designs around the bird. The image is in black and white. The medallion appears to be made of fabric. The medallion has a decorative design around the edge of the scalloped shape.

Artwork Details

Medium
Silk; on silk; bound with silk; bordered with silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 618 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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