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Pieces for Emperor's Twelve-Symbol Robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a piece of fabric titled "Pieces for Emperor's Twelve-Symbol Robe" by unknown artist. The fabric features a dragon design on a background with a floral pattern. The dragon has five claws and is surrounded by a sea of small flowers and foliage, with flames and clouds near its body. The fabric's lower section has a striped pattern. The fabric is displayed on a plain background.

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
359 × 625 px
Museum record:
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