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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored fabric with dragons and clouds. The fabric is rectangular and oriented vertically. The gold background has a slightly shiny appearance. There are multiple dragons and clouds in various colors, including red, blue, black, and gold. The dragons have five claws and are depicted in different poses. The clouds are stylized and have a swirling shape. The dragons and clouds are scattered across the fabric in no particular pattern. The fabric fills the entire image. The image is titled "Piece" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
294 × 625 px
Museum record:
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