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Panel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a square panel. The panel features a central square design with two dragons facing each other. The dragons have large heads with horns and their mouths open, and scaly bodies. The dragons are surrounded by clouds and a border of swirling patterns. The panel's background is a darker shade than the intricate designs, with a lighter-colored border around the central design. The overall design on the panel is symmetrical.

Artwork details

Date:
early 18th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread; bordered with silk; lined with cotton
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 526 px
Museum record:
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