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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Narrow vertical textile with blue and beige colors. The blue areas are in irregular shapes and have a range of tones. The beige areas are in various shades and have a textured appearance. The textile has a border on both sides that is light gray with a darker gray uneven edge. A thin beige line borders the textile on both sides. A small white rectangle at the bottom contains black text.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
241 × 624 px
Museum record:
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