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Disk with dragon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Disk with Dragon by Unknown Artist shows a circular metal object with a central hole. The object is made of a dark, weathered metal. A dragon's head protrudes from the left side, featuring two small eyes, a small nose, and a mouth with sharp teeth. The dragon's body curves around the top and right side of the circle, with a spiral design on its forehead. Several small bumps and spirals adorn the object's surface. The background is a plain white surface.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium
Jade
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 609 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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