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One of a Set of Twelve Chair Strips

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black fabric with white designs. The top section depicts two people sitting on a platform under a gazebo; one person facing right plays a musical instrument. The platform is surrounded by trees with sparse leaves. A bird flies in the upper part of the fabric. The bottom section features a floral circle design and a donkey walking to the right. Small floral motifs are scattered around the fabric. The fabric is vertical and rectangular.

Artwork details

Medium:
Silk, metallic thread; on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
186 × 625 px
Museum record:
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