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Dragon Robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a robe titled "Dragon Robe" by an unspecified artist. The robe is laid flat with the front side facing the camera. The robe has a high collar and short sleeves. The robe appears to be made of a shiny fabric, possibly silk, with a pattern of intricate designs. The robe is light-colored, with a subtle sheen. The robe has a straight hem at the bottom. The background is a dark gray surface, possibly paper or fabric, with some wrinkles and creases visible. There are two rectangular pieces of dark gray material on either side of the robe. A small rectangular piece of black material is on the left side.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 445 px
Public Domain
Yes
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