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Panel for Elbow Pillow

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of an elongated panel with a dragon design. The panel is curved with the top edge slightly wider than the bottom edge. The panel has a white background. A black and white patterned border runs along the edges. The border consists of two black bands with white swirling patterns on either side of a white band. The main design on the panel features a dragon. The dragon has a large head with horns and flames around it. The dragon's body coils around the lower half of the panel. The dragon has scales and a flame-like tail. There are clouds and waves at the bottom of the panel. Above the dragon's head is a symbol resembling a circle with lines through it. The panel appears to be made of fabric with frayed edges. The panel is titled "Panel for Elbow Pillow" and attributed to the artist.

Artwork Details

Medium
Silk (kesi)
Culture
China
Dimensions
352 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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