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The Twelve Dragon Guests

Hu Xingju

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular black object with rounded corners, featuring a raised oval shape in the center containing three Chinese characters stacked vertically. The object has an ornate border with a dragon design on the top. The dragon has its head on the top center and its body extends down both sides. The dragon's body is decorated with curled details. The object has a dark color with a subtle sheen, suggesting it may be made of stone or metal. The background is plain white. The title of the image is "The Twelve Dragon Guests" and the artist is Hu Xingju.

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Culture
China
Dimensions
458 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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