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Arm Pillow (one of a pair)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Arm Pillow (one of a pair) by Unknown. The arm pillow is cube-shaped and covered in yellow fabric. The fabric features a repeating pattern of circular designs and floral motifs in blue, white, and red. The circular designs are concentric with a central diamond shape and are surrounded by curved lines and flowers. The background of the image transitions from dark gray at the top to white at the bottom. The arm pillow is positioned at an angle, with one corner pointing towards the viewer. The arm pillow has a flat top and a seam around the edges. The background is plain with a slight shadow underneath the pillow.

Artwork Details

Medium
Silk embroidery on silk satin
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 449 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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