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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown fabric with frayed edges, rectangular shape. The fabric features 27 gold circular designs arranged in 5 rows. The circles are gold with intricate designs. The background of the fabric is dark brown. The gold designs are raised. The fabric is framed with a white border. Title: Piece Artist: Mark Rothko

Artwork details

Date:
early 18th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
597 × 184 px
Museum record:
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