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Applique

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts two pieces of an applique artwork titled "Applique" by an unknown artist. The artwork features a blue dragon-like creature with a long body, curled tail, and green foliage on its back and head. The creature's mouth is open, revealing red and white interior. Its body has orange branching limbs. The left piece shows the creature's head and front half, while the right piece shows the back half. Both pieces have a green base and are made of woven fabric with visible stitching. The background of the image is light gray. Small white labels with black text are placed below each piece, reading "55.158.4a" and "55.158.4b".

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 549 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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