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Furniture Cover for Throne (?)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular fabric with a light-colored background and dark-colored design. The fabric has a thick border around the edges with a floral pattern. Inside the border, a large floral design is in the center. The floral design is surrounded by a variety of flowers, leaves, branches, and birds. The fabric appears to be a cover for a piece of furniture, possibly a throne. The fabric is likely made of silk or another smooth material. The image is in black and white.

Artwork details

Date:
first half 19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 625 px
Museum record:
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