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Hanging Strip from Temple

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black fabric strip with repeating design of silver dragons, clouds, and flames. Two strips side by side. Dragon designs face each other, five-clawed, with scales, curved tails. Clouds are wavy. Some frayed edges.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
139 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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