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Water pot with dragon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white jade water pot with a dragon design, titled "Water pot with dragon". The pot is made of white jade and has an elongated oval shape with a rounded bottom. The pot has two dragon heads on either side, each with a curved body that wraps around the pot. The dragon on the left side is not fully visible. The dragon on the right has one horn on top of its head and flowing hair-like tendrils. The pot's surface features intricate carvings, including scales on the dragon's body. The background of the image is gray, and the pot is sitting on a flat surface. The number '451' is written on the top of the pot.

Artwork details

Date:
early 18th century
Medium:
Jade (nephrite)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 364 px
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