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Festival badge with five-clawed dragon surrounded by chrysanthemums

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round badge featuring a five-clawed dragon surrounded by chrysanthemums. The dragon has a light-brown body with red, white, and black accents. It has a long, curved body with five claws, a small head, and a large mouth. The dragon's body is adorned with red and black flames. The dragon is surrounded by three large flowers: one red, one yellow, and one white. The flowers have many petals and are surrounded by green leaves. The badge has a dark brown border with a floral pattern. The background of the badge is light beige. The badge is set against a solid turquoise background.

Artwork details

Date:
early 17th century
Medium:
Embroidered silk gauze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
584 × 624 px
Museum record:
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