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Disk with dragons

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Disk with Dragons by Mark Rothko: A circular, flat disc made of light-colored material, possibly stone or ivory, with a raised design of multiple dragons in various poses, including curled and stretched out, on a dark wooden stand with a wavy base and stem, resembling a twisted branch. The stand has a flared top supporting the disc. The background is a gradient transitioning from black at the top to white at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
14th–early 15th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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