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Zodiac Figure: Dragon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The ceramic figure depicts Zodiac Figure: Dragon. The figure has a dragon's head with an open mouth and a human body. The dragon's head is beige with a small horn on top and a long snout. The body wears a purple shirt with a sash around the waist and green pants with a wave pattern. The figure has a white chest and stomach. The arms are bent at the elbows. The figure stands on a dark brown wooden base with three feet. The background is grey.

Artwork Details

Medium
Porcelain, in the biscuit and with turquoise and aubergine glazes
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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