Metropolitan Museum of Art, Ming Birds & Flowering Branches Asian Tapestry 72" Oblong Scarf
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Metropolitan Museum of Art, Ming Birds and Flowering Branches Asian Tapestry 72" Oblong Scarf
Elegant birds fly among flowering branches and swirling clouds in this idyllic scene adapted from a Ming dynasty–era tapestry. Crafted in 17th-century China and now in The Met collection, it was probably created as part of a larger decorative panel featuring hundreds of birds watched over by a phoenix.
Specifications
- 90% modal/10% cashmere
- 72'' long x 26'' wide
- Dry Clean
About the Ming Birds Design
Said to appear in divine places, the mythological phoenix symbolized a righteous ruler with loyal officials. Design adapted from a Ming dynasty–era tapestry, crafted in 17th-century China and now in The Met collection.
