

Plaque in the shape of a dragon
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
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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