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Applique

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of applique titled "Applique" by an unknown artist. Image depicts a side view of a stylized animal with a large head, pointed ear, and short curved horn; mane and tail; four legs with hooves; and a line of rectangular shapes across the neck and chest. The image is divided vertically down the middle. The background is white.

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 498 px
Museum record:
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