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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image. Two identical sections side by side. Each section contains a repeating pattern of 5 rows of what appear to be dinosaur or reptile skeletal remains. The skeletal remains are similar to a dinosaur skull or jaw bones; have rows of sharp spikes; are facing left; are white; and have a distressed texture. The background is dark and textured, resembling worn or aged paper; has vertical lines; and streaks of white and black. A small white rectangle in the top left corner contains the number 8281.

Artwork Details

Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 253 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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