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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark blue fabric with gold patterning. The fabric is rectangular with one corner folded over. The pattern consists of repeating shapes that resemble leaves or petals with intricate gold designs. Within and around these shapes are additional gold patterns, including lines, swirls, and small geometric shapes. The background of the fabric is dark blue, and the patterns are gold. A thin white border surrounds the fabric. Text at the bottom reads "20.148.548".

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 467 px
Museum record:
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