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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
Public Domain
Yes
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