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Theatrical armor with dragons

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black short-sleeved jacket with dragons and clouds embroidered on it. The jacket has a red lining visible down the center and a red and gold border around dragons on a black background. A smaller square of the same design is on the lower center of the jacket. The cuffs have a gold design on a black background. The jacket by artist Theatrical armor with dragons appears to be made of silk or another shiny material.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk and metallic thread tapestry (kesi)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 294 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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