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Fragment of a Band with Dragon, Castle, and Vegetation

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Fragment of a Band with Dragon, Castle, and Vegetation by an unknown artist depicts a square piece of off-white lace against a black background. The lace features frayed edges on all sides and a central design with a dragon on the left and a castle on the right. The dragon faces right and has its tail curved behind it, while the castle has a tower and battlements. Vegetation fills in the spaces between and around the dragon and castle. The top and bottom edges of the lace have a repeating pattern of geometric shapes and floral motifs. The lace appears to be made of a net-like material with a grid pattern. The overall design includes intricate details and textures. The image is a close-up view of the lace fragment.

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855 × 893 px
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