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Chair strip with Lions and Phoenixes

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vertical, rectangular red textile with a black design. The design features a border around the edges. Inside the border, two phoenixes are at the top and bottom, and a lion-like creature is in the middle. A medallion with a floral pattern is in the center. The phoenixes are surrounded by foliage and flames. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Cut and voided silk velvet
Culture
China
Dimensions
275 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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