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Wrapping cloth

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square fabric with blue and gold design on black background. The fabric has a blue border around the edge. Inside the border, a repeating pattern of small blue diamonds on a gold background. Scattered across the fabric are three blue and gold circular designs. Each circular design features a figure. The circular designs are surrounded by floral patterns. The fabric hangs from two small points at the top. The fabric is set against a black background. Title: Wrapping cloth. Artist: unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Cotton with resist and stencil dyeing
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 584 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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