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Bedcover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a bedcover titled "Bedcover". The bedcover is rectangular with a thick border around the edges. The border has a twisted rope-like design in black and white. The bedcover's background is light-colored fabric. The center of the bedcover features an intricate floral design with curved lines and flowers. The design is symmetrical, with a central flower motif surrounded by curved vines and smaller flowers. The outer border of the bedcover has a repeating pattern of flowers and vines. The top edge of the bedcover has a short fringe. The artist of the bedcover is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Silk; on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
546 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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