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Canopy for Holy Place

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows "Canopy for Holy Place" by an unknown artist. The image is a black square with a light gray border. The square contains a large gray dragon design on a black background. The dragon has a long body and tail, with flames around it. The dragon's body is covered in scales. The dragon has claws and a flame-like design on its head. The dragon appears to have five claws. There are waves and clouds around the dragon. The dragon faces the left side. The border around the square is made of a shiny material. The border appears to be folded over. The image is in grayscale. The image is likely a canopy or fabric. The fabric appears to be hanging up.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread; bordered in silk; raw silk ruffle; silk band; rawhide
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 467 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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