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Shawl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden Shawl by unknown artist. Rectangular piece of fabric with intricate design. Fabric is primarily gold in color with light grayish-beige background visible through design. Design features interconnected circles and ovals. Edges of fabric have decorative scalloped trim. Scalloped trim on edges has same gold color as main design. Background behind fabric is solid light gray color. Fabric appears to be laid flat on surface. No other objects visible in image.

Artwork details

Date:
third quarter 19th century
Medium:
silk
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
600 × 276 px
Museum record:
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