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Amphora with dragon-shaped handles

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts an amphora. The amphora is white with a beige base color. The body of the amphora is bulbous and rounded; it tapers in at the bottom. The amphora has a short neck with a small opening at the top; the handles are dragon-shaped. The handles are attached on either side of the amphora near the top; they are curved and ornate with scroll-like designs on top. The amphora has a decorative design around the bottom of the neck. The background of the image is dark gray and transitions to light gray at the bottom; there is a shadow cast by the amphora on the right side. The amphora is likely the work of an artist from the Joseon Dynasty; the title is "Amphora with dragon-shaped handles".

Artwork Details

Date
7th century
Medium
Stoneware with raised decoration and pale buff glaze
Culture
China
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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