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Cushion Cover for Throne

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of Cushion Cover for Throne by Unknown. Arch-shaped textile with scalloped top edge. Design features a large dragon in the center with a flame-like mane. The dragon has a scaly body and five claws. Dragon surrounded by swirling clouds and waves at the bottom. The dragon faces forward with its body curved. The textile has a decorative border around the edge. The background of the textile is light-colored. The dragon and design elements are darker shades. The photo displays the textile on a flat surface with a light background.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread; on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 561 px
Museum record:
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