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Damask with Cloud Palmettes and Chinese Characters

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown damask fabric with intricate pattern. The fabric is torn and frayed at the edges. The pattern consists of cloud palmettes and Chinese characters arranged in a repeating design. The cloud palmettes are stylized, with curved lines. The Chinese characters are within oval shapes. The fabric is on a white background.

Artwork details

Date:
14th century
Medium:
Silk satin damask
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
455 × 624 px
Museum record:
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