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Dragons Playing with the Sacred Pearl

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The artwork depicts two dragons on a gold background. The dragon on the top is red with green and yellow details, and the one on the bottom is blue-green with red and white details. Both dragons have five claws and are surrounded by flowers and foliage. They appear to be playing with a pearl, which is likely the "Sacred Pearl" referenced in the title. The dragons are positioned vertically, with the red one above the blue-green one. The artwork is framed in black.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Framed painting; ink and color on paper
Culture
Korea
Dimensions
153 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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