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Dragon head with open mouth

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ceramic dragon head with open mouth, green and beige glaze. The dragon has a curved protruding snout with sharp teeth, a circular eye, and a row of spikes along its neck. The mouth is agape, displaying sharp teeth, and has a green glaze on the lips and tongue. The background is a plain gray surface. The image is titled "Dragon head with open mouth".

Artwork Details

Medium
Stoneware with colored glazes
Culture
China
Dimensions
414 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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