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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square black and white embroidered fabric with a bird flying amidst white clouds and flowers. The bird faces left. The fabric has a Greek key border. The scene includes a building amid flames. A full moon and a stylized sun are present. White clouds are scattered throughout the scene.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 558 px
Museum record:
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