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Square Export Shawl Embroidered with Four Scenes, Figures, Pavilions, Flowers and Birds

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square shawl with fringed edges; cream-colored background; central design features four scenes, people, pavilions, flowers, and birds; scenes are symmetrical; colors include red, blue, black, and others; border around design; fringes on all sides.

Artwork details

Date:: Early 20th century
Medium:: White silk
Culture:: China for Western market
Dimensions:: 600 × 489 px
Museum record:: View original

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