Medallion
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Medallion

TitleMedallion
MediumSilk, metallic thread
ClassificationTextiles-Embroidered
OriginChina China
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineBequest of William Christian Paul, 1929
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

Subjects: Botanical illustration

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