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Temple Banner

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vertical rectangular black fabric with white designs, featuring rows of birds and flowers. The fabric appears to be long and narrow. A clear plastic or glass cover protects the top portion, which has a scalloped edge resembling a flower. The fabric and cover are against a plain white background. Temple Banner by unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Plaques-silk, on silk, backed with cardboard; streamers on silk, lined with cotton
Culture
China
Dimensions
175 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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