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Medallion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows "Medallion" by an unknown artist. Circular medallion with frayed edges, featuring a floral design with embroidered flowers, leaves, and a dragon-like creature. The background of the medallion is dark gray. A snake-like creature with a white body and black markings wraps around the top right side. A black creature with a long tail resembling a dragon or a demon is on the bottom. The medallion has a light gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread; on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 604 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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