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Bowl with dragons amid waves

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green ceramic bowl with a wide mouth, rounded body, and flat bottom. The interior features raised decoration. Two dragons are depicted, surrounded by waves. The dragons have five claws, long bodies, and curved tails. They face each other. The waves are stylized, with curved lines. The glaze is olive green. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
10th century
Medium
Stoneware with carved and incised decoration under celadon glaze (Yue ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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