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Panel with dragon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black rectangular panel with a large gold dragon centered. The dragon has a long, curved body covered in diamond-shaped scales and a head with a long snout, large blue eyes, and a spiky mane. The dragon's body curves and twists, with its tail extending downward. The background is black with swirling white clouds and red and blue accents. The panel is bordered in beige. The title of the panel is "Panel with dragon".

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Silk satin brocaded with silk and metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
410 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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