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Formal Collar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a semi-circular piece of fabric with a blue center and a brown border. The blue center features two golden dragons facing each other, each with a red underbelly. The dragons are surrounded by golden and white floral designs and other motifs. The blue area is bordered by two golden lines. The brown border has a textured, spotted pattern. The fabric has a curved cutout in the middle, resembling a collar. The background of the image is light gray. The piece appears to be a "Formal Collar" by an unidentified artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk and metallic-thread tapestry (kesi) with painted details, embroidered with metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 284 px
Museum record:
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