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Double-sided Hanging

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Yellow fabric with a floral pattern and a vase with flowers. The fabric has a yellow background with a floral pattern throughout. The floral pattern consists of white, pink, and blue flowers with green stems and leaves. There are three vertical sections with more prominent floral designs on either side of a central vase. The central design features a vase with a blue and white striped top sitting on a stand. The vase contains flowers and branches with green leaves. The vase and stand have blue outlines. The stand has a curved leg that extends down to the bottom of the fabric. The fabric has a black border around the edges. The artwork is titled "Double-sided Hanging".

Artwork Details

Date
second half 18th century
Medium
Silk embroidery on silk satin
Culture
China, for the European market
Dimensions
562 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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