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Cushion Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cushion Cover by unknown artist. Black and white photograph of a cushion cover. The cushion cover is displayed flat on a surface with the top edge curled over to the back. The cover features a large central circular pattern with a flower-like design surrounded by curved lines and shapes, surrounded by an intricate pattern of interlocking shapes and floral motifs in a repeating design. The background of the image is plain white. The image is in black and white.

Artwork details

Date:
late 17th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 437 px
Museum record:
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