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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Beige tapestry with a repeating pattern of a leafy branch motif at the top and bottom, and a deer and fawn motif in the middle. The leafy branch motif features multiple leaves on a long stem. The deer and fawn motif depicts two deer, one larger than the other, both with antlers. The deer and fawn are surrounded by wavy lines. The tapestry also features a repeating pattern of abstract shapes. The background of the tapestry is beige. The tapestry is framed by a gray border.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
243 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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