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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A square piece of fabric with a tan background and a thin tan border around the edges. The fabric features a repeating pattern of dark brown spotted dragons, with blue heads and tails. The dragons are scattered across the fabric, with some facing left and others facing right. The background of the fabric also features a hexagonal pattern in light brown and blue. Small blue and white clouds are scattered throughout. The fabric appears to be an antique textile, possibly a piece of clothing or a decorative item, by artist Mark Rothko. Piece.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 573 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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