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Panel with Chinese Zodiac

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a long, narrow piece of wood with a painted design. The wood appears to be old and worn, with a reddish-brown color and visible signs of aging such as cracks and discoloration. The painted design features five circular medallions arranged horizontally across the wood. Each medallion has a yellow background with a black border and contains an animal design. The animals are rendered in shades of yellow and brown. They appear to represent the animals of the Chinese zodiac. The medallions are separated by red sections with swirling black and gold patterns. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The title of the piece is "Panel with Chinese Zodiac" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
8th–9th century
Medium
Wood with pigment
Culture
Central Asia
Dimensions
597 × 181 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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