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Beaker with Five Dragons

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pale green jade beaker with rounded body and wide mouth. The body is divided into two sections, with the top wider than the bottom. A dragon wraps around lower section. Three more dragons around vessel. A round wooden base with dark brown carved wood underneath.

Artwork Details

Medium
Nephrite, white with light greenish tint
Culture
China
Dimensions
592 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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