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Applique

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of applique with a bird. The bird has a large body with a long neck and a small head. The bird has one leg visible and one wing on each side of its body. The wings are spread out. The bird's beak is open. The bird's tail feathers are fanned out. The bird's body, neck and head are light colored. The wings and tail have a pattern of dark and light colored feathers. The background is white.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 587 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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