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Chair Strip with Dragons

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black and white photograph of two long, narrow pieces of fabric. The fabric is titled "Chair Strip with Dragons" by an unknown artist. The two pieces are placed side by side. The fabric features a pattern of dragons and clouds. The top and bottom sections have a wave-like design, while the middle section has a circular design with a dragon. The top half of each piece has a round shape with horizontal lines in the center, surrounded by swirling clouds and dragons. The bottom half has a square shape with a floral design in the center, surrounded by swirling clouds. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk and metallic-thread embroidery on silk gauze
Culture
China
Dimensions
346 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
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