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Roundel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image. Swirling lines fill the frame. A large swirl occupies the top right. Smaller swirls are throughout. The lines are layered on top of each other. The top left is dark with lighter lines on top. The image is titled "Roundel" by an artist.

Artwork details

Date:
early 18th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread; on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 513 px
Museum record:
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