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Medallion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white circular medallion with a design of a dragon. The dragon has a large head with sharp teeth and horns. Its body curls around to form a spiral pattern. The dragon is surrounded by a border of swirling clouds. The background of the medallion is plain. Medallion by artist Nicholas Roerich.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 623 px
Museum record:
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