Vertical scroll
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Vertical scroll

TitleVertical scroll
ArtistUnidentified artist
Dateearly 17th century 17th century
MediumSilk
ClassificationTextiles-Tapestries
OriginChina China
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Mrs. Julia St. Clair Krenz, 1962
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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