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Furniture Cover for Throne

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of rectangular fabric with a patterned design. The fabric, titled "Furniture Cover for Throne", is by an unknown artist. The fabric features a repeating pattern of four dragons, one in each quadrant, surrounded by swirling shapes. Each dragon has a flame-like design on its head. The border consists of a leaf-like design. The fabric has a dense, intricate texture throughout. The image shows a small label in the bottom-right corner with blurry text.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread; lined with cotton
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 522 px
Public Domain
Yes
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