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Applique

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of an appliqué of a rooster. The rooster is facing to the right. It has a large body and tail feathers, with a comb on top of its head and wattle under its beak. Its legs are short and clawed. The rooster appears to be made from various shades of fabric, with visible texture and stitching. The background is white with three holes punched at the top.

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 525 px
Museum record:
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