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Fan Surface with a Dragon, Clouds, and Waves

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a circular fan. A dragon curves across the surface from bottom right towards top left. The dragon has five claws on each of the three visible feet. Its body is light with darker scales. The head and neck are obscured by its wings. The wings are striped. The dragon's mouth is open revealing sharp teeth. The background depicts white clouds on a dark surface. The clouds are dense on the left and scattered on the right. The top appears to be a darker shade. Small waves are drawn on the bottom. Text runs vertically on the left.

Artwork Details

Medium
Tapestry-woven (kesi) silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
534 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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