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Seal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photo of a seal with a dragon on top. The seal is rectangular with a flat top and sides. The top of the seal features a carving of a dragon. The dragon has a long body covered in scales, and its head is at both ends of the seal. The dragon's mouth is open, revealing its teeth. The dragon's body curls in the middle, with its tail curled underneath. The seal is made of dark stone or metal. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Nephrite?
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 571 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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