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Fragment of a Dragon Head

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
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