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Textile for a handscroll

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray fabric with visible weave texture. Left side has 3 columns of red Chinese characters with 4 rows of white cloud-like motifs. Right side features large white dragon design with Chinese characters in center.

Artwork Details

Date
dated March 18, 1714
Medium
Handscroll; ink and color on silk and paper backed
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 341 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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