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Textile fragment with pattern of three-clawed dragons in clouds

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular textile fragment with a gold border. The background of the fragment is black. It features a pattern of dragons and clouds in shades of blue, light blue, gold, and white. The dragons have three claws visible. The dragons are surrounded by stylized cloud patterns. The colors used are predominantly dark with accents of gold.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
526 × 625 px
Museum record:
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