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14 février 2024

Dragon medallion, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), 16th century

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Dragon medallion, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), 16th century. Silk and metallic-thread tapestry (kesi); 38.1 x 38.1 cm.Fletcher Fund, 1936, 36.65.33. © 2000–2024 The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Official Ming-dynasty records document that members of the imperial family wore robes decorated with medallions of dragons.The vibrant colors and dense design of this roundel reflect late Ming court taste.

 

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