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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a rectangular piece of fabric with a dragon design. The fabric is vertical and frayed at the top. The dragon design is in light gray color and features a large dragon with scales, claws, and flames. The dragon is surrounded by smaller designs, including clouds and flames. The dragon's body is curved and twisted, with its head at the top and its tail at the bottom. The dragon has five claws and a long, thin tail. The background of the fabric is dark, almost black. The image appears to be an old or historical piece of fabric, possibly from an Asian culture. The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
266 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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