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Appendages

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teal-blue appendage with a long, narrow neck and a wide, butterfly-shaped base. The neck features a light teal-blue center with a black border on either side. The border consists of a thin black line with small white dots. The base depicts a butterfly with teal-blue wings, outlined in brown and adorned with intricate white, peach-colored, and red designs. The butterfly's body features a red symbol on a teal-blue background. The wings are decorated with white flowers and peach-colored accents. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
375 × 624 px
Museum record:
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