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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown rectangular rug with a pattern of two black and gold dragons, surrounded by hexagons and floral designs on a gray background. The dragons are curled up and facing away from each other, with their heads at opposite ends of the rug. The dragons have black scales and gold accents. The hexagons are outlined in gray and have a gold interior. The floral designs are gray and gold. The rug has a shaggy texture. The background is a light gray color. The image is titled "Piece" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 212 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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