Green ceramic vessel in the shape of a mythical creature, resembling a lion or dragon, with a large head, long beard, and curled tail. The creature has a wide open mouth showing teeth, and a small cylindrical opening on top of its back. It has a rounded body with a textured pattern and four legs with paws. The background is plain gray. Vessel by artist unknown.
Artwork Details
- Medium
- Stoneware with celadon glaze (Yue ware)
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 480 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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