Tomb Figure of Dragon Head
Metal sculpture of a dragon head. The sculpture is made of weathered metal, appears to be bronze, with a light grey patina. It depicts a dragon's head in profile, facing left. The dragon's mouth is open, revealing a small tongue. The top of the head has two curled protrusions. The body of the dragon curves downward, with three scroll-like decorations on top. The sculpture is mounted on a black rectangular base. The background is a gradient from dark to light gray.
Artwork details
- Date:
- (3200–2000 BCE) – (1368–1644 CE)
- Medium:
- Earthenware with pigment
- Culture:
- China
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 415 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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