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Panel with Dragon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Panel with Dragon by artist unknown, showing a vertically framed, oblong artwork featuring a predominantly tan-colored piece of fabric adorned with intricate designs. The fabric appears to be aged with visible wear and tear. A large dragon dominates the artwork; the dragon has a green body covered in scales, a long tail, and a distinctive tuft of hair on its head. The dragon's body winds vertically down the fabric. The dragon's color scheme includes various shades of green, red, white, and black. The dragon's face features white eyes and a white mouth. Red lines and shapes adorn the dragon's body. The background of the fabric displays a multitude of swirling cloud-like patterns in shades of green, red, blue, and white. A red flame-like motif with a white center is positioned beside the dragon's head. At the bottom of the fabric, stylized green waves and a tower-like structure in shades of blue, red, and white are depicted. The panel is set against a beige background and encased in a thin frame. The artwork exhibits a mix of vibrant colors against the muted tan background of the fabric.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Silk, feather, and metallic thread embroidery on silk gauze
Culture
China
Dimensions
283 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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