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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark blue fabric with gold-colored dragon design. The dragon is surrounded by clouds. The fabric has a tan border. The dragon has five claws. The dragon's body is made up of many small, scale-like patterns. The dragon's head is facing to the left. The dragon has a long tail. The clouds are white and gold. The fabric appears to be a square. The image is likely a close-up of a larger piece of fabric. The fabric appears to have a woven texture.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 590 px
Museum record:
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