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Tent panel of a dragon slayer

Cleveland Museum of Art

Tent panel depicting a dragon slayer by artist is an embroidered fabric panel with a pointed top and scalloped edges. The fabric is off-white with a blue border around the edges. The design on the panel features a tan background with pink and brown floral patterns and various animals and people embroidered throughout. The animals include cheetahs or leopards and birds. The people are dressed in various attire, one on a white horse wearing blue. The scene appears to depict a dragon slayer, with one figure battling a dragon. The overall appearance resembles traditional Safavid art.

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718 × 893 px
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