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Blind with covered box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The artwork depicts a dragon standing on a textured background. The dragon's body is rendered primarily in black with white accents outlining its form and details. A white flame-like shape protrudes from the dragon's mouth, and another white flame protrudes from the end of its tail. The dragon appears to have smoke or flames around its head. The background consists of a gray surface covered with darker speckles and spots. The artwork titled "Blind with covered box" is by an artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
a: Bamboo, silk bc: Lacquered wood
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 475 px
Museum record:
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