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Woman's Shoe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Blue and pink woman's shoe with floral embroidery on display on a white stand. The shoe is angled to the left on a short, thick stand with a wide base. The shoe's exterior is primarily blue with a pink decorative strip down the center. The pink strip features colorful floral embroidery. The toe of the shoe has a green and pink design on the left and a blue design on the right. The background of the image is gray. The shoe has a low heel. The shoe appears to be made of silk. The artist of the piece is unknown but the piece is titled "Woman's Shoe".

Artwork Details

Date
19th–20th century
Medium
Silk, satin, leather, metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 315 px
Public Domain
Yes
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