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Dragons Chasing Flaming Pearls

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown fabric with frayed edges and fringe at the bottom. The fabric features two dragons chasing flaming pearls. The dragons are gold with blue outlines around their bodies. The dragons have five claws, long tails, and are surrounded by swirling clouds and waves. The dragons and clouds are gold, blue, and green. The background of the fabric is brown. The dragons appear to be in motion, with their bodies curved and twisted as they chase the flaming pearls.

Artwork Details

Date
13th century
Medium
Silk and metal thread tapestry
Culture
Central Asia
Dimensions
437 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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