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Obi with Dragon and Phoenix

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a long, rectangular rug with a gold and brown pattern featuring dragons and phoenixes. The rug is oriented vertically and the top and bottom edges are parallel. The rug has a dark brown border along its edges. The main body of the rug is a gold and brown design, with a repeating pattern of dragons and phoenixes. The dragons and phoenixes are depicted in gold, with intricate details and curved bodies. The background of the rug is a mix of gold, brown, and green hues. The background behind the rug is white. The title of the image is "Obi with Dragon and Phoenix".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk satin with supplementary weft patterning in silk and metallic threads
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
373 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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