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Scroll Cover for Imperial Calligraphy

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Yellow background with a large golden dragon winding through. The dragon has five claws on each foot and a flame-like mane on its head. There are blue and white accents throughout the dragon and the surrounding floral pattern. A vertical strip of paper with black writing is on the left side. Pink flowers and green leaves are throughout. A large pink flower sits on the right side. The title is "Scroll Cover for Imperial Calligraphy" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Medium
Silk and metal thread tapestry (kesi)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 525 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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