

Dragons Chasing Flaming Pearls
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
- View original
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