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Panel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title is "Panel" by unknown artist. Black and white photograph of a rectangular piece of fabric with a floral pattern. The fabric is white with various sized floral designs in shades of gray. The floral designs are scattered across the fabric, with some appearing more densely packed than others. The fabric appears to be folded down the center, creating a crease. The background of the image is black, with a white border at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
early 18th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread; lined with cotton
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
286 × 625 px
Museum record:
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