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Robe for Buddhist Priest

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white rectangular textile with intricate designs. The textile is divided into sections by thin lines. It features a large dragon design in the center, with its body winding across the top portion. The dragon has a head, scales, and a long tail. The textile has a border at the bottom with wave and floral patterns. The background of the textile is dark, with lighter-colored designs throughout. The textile appears to be made of fabric and has a hanging seam down the center. It is titled "Robe for Buddhist Priest" and attributed to an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk and metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 310 px
Museum record:
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