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Festival coat with dragon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Festival coat with dragon by artist not specified, depicts a short, T-shaped garment made of fabric, likely silk, with a vibrant and intricate pattern. The coat has wide sleeves and a short body. The background of the coat is predominantly brown with swirling clouds in shades of blue, orange, and black. The main design features a large dragon in shades of gold, orange, and red, surrounded by smaller designs. The dragon has five claws and a long tail. The coat is hanging on a thin rod against a light green wall. The image shows the coat against a plain background with no other objects or people visible.

Artwork Details

Medium
Cotton tabby, resist dyed and painted
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 406 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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