

Insignia Medallion
Black and white image, circular medallion, artist unknown, titled Insignia Medallion. The medallion has a black background, surrounded by a thin black border; the center contains five dragons with curving scaly bodies, intertwined; the dragons have five claws; numerous waves and clouds are depicted around the dragons; the dragons have flame-like designs emanating from their mouths; the medallion pattern takes up the entire surface, no empty space visible; the image includes a ruler and writing indicating it is from The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 19th century
- Medium:
- Silk, metallic thread
- Culture:
- China
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 591 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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