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Dragon

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Hanging scroll; ink on silk, Yuan (1271–1368) or Ming (1368–1644) dynasty, China
Asian Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art New York NY, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Kwan S. Wong 1986
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Title: Dragon
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Hanging scroll; ink on silk, Yuan (1271–1368) or Ming (1368–1644) dynasty, China.

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