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Rug or Hanging

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a long, rectangular textile with a dark-colored background. The top and bottom have horizontal stripes in shades of dark and light gray. There are five birds embroidered on the textile. The birds are scattered across the textile, with one centered and four around it. The birds have outstretched wings. The textile appears to be a rug or hanging by artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Cotton warp, wool or hair weft
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
229 × 625 px
Museum record:
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