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Panel with Dragon and Grape Vines

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black panel with gold embroidery featuring a dragon and grape vines. The dragon has a long, curved body and appears to have five claws. The dragon's head is at the top center, and its body winds down and around the panel. The dragon is surrounded by bunches of grapes and grape leaves. There are also some flowers and other foliage embroidered on the panel. The panel has a gold border around the edges. The background of the panel is black.

Artwork details

Date:
early 18th century
Medium:
Silk and metal thread embroidery on silk satin
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
438 × 625 px
Museum record:
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