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Fan with Dragon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a circular scene, resembling a fan. A dragon emerges from the bottom center, its body extending upwards and to the left. The dragon's body is cream-colored with red markings. Dark clouds fill the top left, with smoke or steam emanating from the dragon's mouth. The background features dark gray clouds and waves at the bottom. The artwork is titled "Fan with Dragon" by artist.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 17th century
Medium
Silk tapestry (kesi)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 605 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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