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Chair Strip

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a long, narrow rug or tapestry. The rug is rectangular with a white border around the edges. Inside the border, there are intricate designs and patterns. The rug features two dragons, one on top and one on bottom, with similar features and designs; the dragon on the bottom has a flame-like tail. The dragons are surrounded by clouds and other decorative elements. The background of the rug is black, and the designs are white. The title is "Chair Strip" and artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
early 18th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
216 × 625 px
Museum record:
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