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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Navy blue fabric with a repeating pattern of gold dragons and clouds. The dragons have red eyes and five claws. The clouds are shades of gold, blue, and beige. The fabric has a thick beige border.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
China (?)
Dimensions:
599 × 519 px
Museum record:
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