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Ladle with handle in the shape of a dragon's head

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green metal ladle with a long handle. The ladle has a large, shallow bowl. The handle is long and curved, becoming narrower as it extends from the bowl. The handle ends with a decorative element shaped like a dragon's head. The dragon's head has a mouth and nose. The ladle and handle have a green patina with patches of brown. The background is gray, getting darker at the top. The object is displayed on a surface casting a shadow. It is titled "Ladle with handle in the shape of a dragon's head" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
3rd century
Medium:
Gilt bronze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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