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Buddhist Parasol Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Buddhist Parasol Cover by unknown artist. Round, flat object with a thin black border. Made of light-colored fabric, possibly white or light gray. Embellished with a pattern around the edge featuring flowers and curvy lines. The flowers have rounded petals and central details; some have beads. Center of the object shows a gathered area with two thin straps or ties. Background behind the object is light grey.

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th or early 20th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 607 px
Museum record:
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