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Chair Strip

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a long, narrow textile with intricate designs. The textile has a rectangular shape with a vertical orientation. The background of the textile is black. There are several sections with distinct patterns: - The border around the edges features a floral design with curved lines and shapes. - A thin rectangular border surrounds the interior design. - The top section features a symmetrical floral pattern. - A similar symmetrical floral pattern appears in the middle section but is diamond-shaped. - A symmetrical floral pattern similar to the top section is at the bottom. The image is in black and white, with no other colors visible. The title is "Chair Strip" and the artist is not specified.

Artwork details

Date:
early 19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
211 × 625 px
Museum record:
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