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Cushion Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cushion Cover, Black and white image of a cushion cover with a dragon design. The cover has a scalloped top edge. The dragon is centered and embroidered with a body covered in scales; the head with beard-like streamers; and flames on top. The dragon body and face are dark in color with a light outline; the scales are shaded darker on top and lighter underneath. The background of the cover is filled with curvy, swirling patterns in various shades of gray; and the bottom edge features a wave design. The dragon's body extends down to the wave design.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread; lined in silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 547 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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