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Back and Sleeve of a Dragon Robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red fabric with a dark green border. The border has a square pattern with a circle inside. The red fabric contains gold, black and blue designs. There are five gold dragons. A blue and gold design in the center with white wings. There are two dragons on the top and bottom and half of two dragons on left and right. The dragons have five claws. The dragons are surrounded by other designs including buildings.

Artwork Details

Medium
Silk and metallic-thread embroidery on silk satin damask
Culture
China
Dimensions
331 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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