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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photo of a rectangular piece of fabric with a repeating pattern. The fabric is dark gray with a lighter gray design. The design appears to be a dragon or other mythical creature surrounded by cloud-like shapes. The fabric is shown vertically, with a rough edge on the left and right sides. The background of the image is white. The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
early 18th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
342 × 625 px
Museum record:
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