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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a square piece of fabric or paper with a dragon design. The background has a geometric pattern of dark and light gray diamonds. Two circular dragon designs are visible, one in the top right and one in the bottom right. The dragons are curled into circles with their tails tucked under their bodies. They have scales and flames around them. The dragons have long snouts and sharp teeth. The image has a worn and distressed texture, with visible creases and discoloration. The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is unidentified.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 578 px
Museum record:
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