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Pendant in the shape of a dragon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray stone pendant in the shape of a dragon. The dragon has a long curved body with a rounded head on the right. The head faces forward and has a cylindrical hat on top. Two small round eyes are on the face. A curved tail is on the left. The body has two square indentations, one on top of the other. The pendant is lying on a flat surface with a gray background. The stone is weathered with dark spots and discoloration. The pendant is shown in profile with the head on the right and the tail on the left.

Artwork Details

Date
11th–10th century BCE
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 425 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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