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Temple Hanging (?) one of a pair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of two long, narrow, hanging objects. The objects are made of fabric and feature a repeating pattern of triangular shapes. They have a rounded top, resembling a shell or a crown. A decorative border runs along the bottom edge of each object. The background appears to be a white wall. No other objects are visible. The image displays "Temple Hanging (one of a pair)" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread; silk, metal bells for tassels
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
474 × 625 px
Museum record:
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