Button with Dragon

Cleveland Museum of Art

Button with Dragon by an unknown artist depicts a round button featuring an intricately carved dragon. The button is circular and made of dark-colored material, likely metal. The dragon is carved in relief, with its body curled around the button in a circular motion. The dragon has a long, curved tail and a head with a distinctive snout and two small eyes. The dragon's scales are textured and detailed, giving the impression of movement and texture. The button has a dark background that gradates from black at the top to gray at the bottom.