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Dragon and Landscape

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white painting on a beige background. A dragon is on the left side. The dragon has one large horn protruding upwards on its head. Its head and body twist towards the right. The dragon has five clawed toes on its visible foot. A tree is on the right side. The tree has curved branches with leaves. Small black dots line the top and bottom of the painting on the beige background. A red mark is in the top-left corner. A black and white rectangle is at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
14th century; plus later addition
Medium
Handscroll; ink on paper
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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