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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Narrow blue and gold textile with intricate design, shown vertically. The blue background has a repeating pattern of gold swirling shapes and floral motifs. The gold design elements are ornate and curved, suggesting a paisley or arabesque style. The fabric appears to be a sample or remnant, possibly silk or another luxurious material. The image shows the fabric on a white background, likely a piece of paper or card. A small line of blurry text appears at the bottom. The artist and title of the piece are unidentified.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
146 × 624 px
Museum record:
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