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Applique

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of an appliqué featuring a crouching cat. The cat faces left with its tail curved upward. It has a bow on its head. The cat appears to be made of fabric with a visible weave pattern. The cat's body has a textured appearance with visible lines and shading. The cat's eyes are large and expressive. The background is plain white. The image is titled "Applique".

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 533 px
Museum record:
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