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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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