

Finial in the shape of a dragon head
Golden sculpture of a dragon head with mouth open and teeth showing. The sculpture is in the shape of a dragon's head and neck; the body is not depicted. The dragon's mouth is open, showing several teeth. The dragon has a scale-like texture on its body. The sculpture appears to be made of metal, possibly bronze or brass, and has a golden color. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The sculpture casts a shadow on the surface below it.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1st century BCE–2nd century CE
- Medium
- Gilt bronze with traces of red pigment
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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