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Chair Strip with Dragons

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Navy blue fabric strip with a thin border around the edges. Two dragons are embroidered on the fabric; one is at the top and the other is at the bottom. The top dragon is light blue with yellow details, while the bottom dragon is gold with white spots. The top dragon faces left and has its body curved in an S-shape. The bottom dragon faces right and has its legs outstretched. Both dragons have flames around them. The fabric appears to be silk and has a shiny appearance. The background behind the fabric is light gray. Title: Chair Strip with Dragons.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk embroidery on silk satin
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
469 × 625 px
Museum record:
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