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Archaic-style vase with dragons

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pale green jade vase with archaic style. Rectangular base with a stepped foot. Body of vase is rectangular with rounded corners, carved with a relief design on the front. The vase has two dragon handles on either side, one on the left near the back and one on the right near the front. The dragons have their heads raised. The dragons are carved in the round and are attached to the vase. The top of the vase is rounded and open with a lattice pattern. The background of the image is dark gray to black.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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