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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of fabric with repeating white pattern on a dark background. The pattern consists of eight-pointed floral shapes with curved pointed ends, resembling a cloverleaf, arranged in rows. Each shape contains a smaller floral design. Smaller floral motifs and curved lines fill the spaces between the larger shapes. The bottom of the image features handwritten text on a white strip.

Artwork details

Date:
13th–14th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
484 × 625 px
Museum record:
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