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Hanging

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white rectangular textile with wavy top and bottom edges. The textile features a repeating pattern of four identical circular designs, each depicting a central floral motif surrounded by curved shapes, possibly leaves or petals. Each circular design is separated by a square section containing a floral pattern. The entire design is bordered by a rectangular frame with an intricate floral and leaf-like pattern. The background of the image is white.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread, sequins, mock pearls and stones
Culture:
Myanmar
Dimensions:
600 × 210 px
Museum record:
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