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Medallion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Medallion by Unknown Artist, circular object with a dragon design; dragon has five claws on each foot and a flame-like mane; it has a pearl in its mouth and is surrounded by a geometric patterned background; border consists of swirling clouds; dragon's body curved with its head at top.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
597 × 625 px
Museum record:
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