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Jar with dragon-shaped handles

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Beige-colored vase with a wide body that tapers to a narrow neck and mouth. Two handles extend from the mouth, each shaped like a dragon. The vase has a glossy finish and appears to be made of ceramic or clay. The body of the vase is bulbous, wider at the middle than at the top or bottom. The base of the vase is circular and flat. The background is a plain gray color. Jar with dragon-shaped handles.

Artwork details

Date:
8th century
Medium:
Stoneware with white slip and glaze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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