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Dragon Roundel from a Ceremonial Garment

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Roundel with a dark blue background. The roundel features two gold dragons. The dragons are surrounded by stylized gold and light blue clouds. The dragons have five claws and are depicted in a dynamic, curved pose. The dragon at the top of the roundel faces to the right, while the dragon at the bottom faces to the left. A small circular symbol is visible in the bottom right corner of the roundel. The roundel is set against a white background and has a thin white border.

Artwork Details

Date
early 18th century
Medium
Silk and metallic thread embroidery on silk satin
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 567 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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