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Border, Fragment (?)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of textile. Rectangular shape with frayed edges. Swirling wave-like patterns throughout, varying in size. Dark background with lighter areas forming the wave-like shapes. Title: Border, Fragment (?) Artist: Unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
early 18th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread; silk band
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
452 × 625 px
Museum record:
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