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Temple Banner

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vertical rectangular banner with a dark background and white designs. The top features a rounded shape with a starburst pattern. The main body has a repeating pattern of birds and flowers in three vertical sections. The bottom section has a large floral design. The entire image is in shades of gray. Temple Banner by artist.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Plaques-silk, on silk, backed with cardboard; streamers-silk, on silk, lined with cotton
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
169 × 625 px
Museum record:
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