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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Piece by Unknown Artist depicts a close-up of a decorative panel or textile. The panel has a black background with a gold border. The central design features a dragon surrounded by stylized clouds and waves in shades of blue, white, and gold. The dragon has a long body with scales and a flame-like pattern on its head. Its claws are visible. The dragon's body curves around the bottom of the panel. The top of the panel has a cream-colored background with a green and pink design.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 401 px
Museum record:
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