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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black fabric with gold dragons and gold border. The fabric features multiple gold dragons on a black background. The dragons have detailed scales and five claws. The dragons are surrounded by clouds and other decorative elements. The fabric has a gold border around the edges. The artwork titled "Piece" is by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 446 px
Museum record:
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