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Applique

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts Applique by an unknown artist. Black and white image of a mythical creature. The creature has a dog-like body with a long snout, pointy ears, and a bushy tail. The creature's body is covered in small dots and swirls, and it appears to be made of metal. The creature is facing to the right, with its head turned slightly upwards. It has a circular object under its front leg on the right side, which appears to be a decorative element. The background of the image is a light gray color, with some darker gray shading around the edges. The image appears to be a drawing or illustration, possibly from an old book or catalog.

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 478 px
Museum record:
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