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Plaque in the shape of a dragon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pale green jade plaque in the shape of a dragon. The dragon has a long, curved body with a spiky ridge running along its back. Its legs are tucked underneath its body, with two small holes on either side, near the feet. The head is at one end of the plaque. It has a small horn on top and flames or smoke coming out of the mouth. The background is dark gray. The plaque by the artist is titled "Plaque in the shape of a dragon".

Artwork details

Date:
10th–11th century
Medium:
Jade (nephrite)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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