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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray fabric with a black embroidered dragon. Dragon has a large head with a long snout and sharp teeth. Its body is covered in scales. It has five claws on its front and back limbs. The dragon's body curves and twists, with the tail extending downward. The background includes embroidered clouds. Piece by Unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
16th–17th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
403 × 625 px
Museum record:
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