
Fragment of a Dragon Head
The sculpture depicts a stone carving of a dragon's head. The dragon's head is made of light-colored stone with darker speckles. The head is positioned on a black stand. The dragon has a large mouth with sharp teeth and an open maw. Two bulging eyes are on either side of a nose. The top of the head features intricate carvings resembling flames or waves. Curled protrusions are on the sides of the head, possibly representing ears or horns. The background of the image is gray. The dragon head sculpture is titled "Fragment of a Dragon Head". The artist is unknown.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 8th–9th century
- Medium
- Stone
- Culture
- Indonesia (Java)
- Dimensions
- 599 × 502 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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