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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Beige fabric with rectangular shape. Top border has a brown background with a repeating pattern of white and grey flowers. Below the top border are three white birds with blue accents flying to the right; only partial view of third bird visible. Middle section has a white and blue flower. Bottom border has a repeating pattern of red flowers with blue accents and brown leaves.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 257 px
Museum record:
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