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Sarasa with Small Rosettes

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teal blue background with a repeating pattern of circular shapes and flowers. The circular shapes are primarily red, black, and cream-colored. Some circles have a flower-like design in the center. Smaller flowers and shapes are scattered throughout the image. The edges appear to be rough and uneven. The title is "Sarasa with Small Rosettes".

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Cotton (painted resist and mordant, dyed)
Culture
India (Coromandel Coast), for the Japanese market
Dimensions
600 × 549 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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