Damask with Cloud Palmettes and Chinese Characters
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
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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