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Applique

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of fabric with appliqué design of two cats. The cat on the left sits facing left with head tilted upward and tail hanging down. The cat on the right sits facing right with head down and tail curved up and to the right. Both cats have short hair with dark stripes. A plant is partially visible behind the cats. The background is light-colored fabric with a visible weave pattern. The title is "Applique" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 504 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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