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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
Museum record:
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