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Obi with Repeating Floral Roundels and Birds

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a fabric with a repeating pattern. The fabric is rectangular and has a red border on the left side. The background of the fabric is a faded red and beige color. There are eight large circles arranged in two rows of four, each containing a floral design with birds and flowers in shades of red, blue, green, and beige. Each circle has a green border. There are also several smaller circles scattered throughout the fabric, some with floral designs and others with geometric patterns, in shades of red, blue, and beige. The fabric appears to be made of silk or another smooth material. The overall design is symmetrical. The title of the work is "Obi with Repeating Floral Roundels and Birds".

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium
Silk and metallic thread
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
598 × 358 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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