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Roof tile fragment with dragon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray, irregularly shaped fragment of a roof tile with raised relief. The relief depicts a dragon facing left. The dragon has a curled tail and a long body covered in scales. The dragon's head features a rounded snout, open mouth, nostrils, and large eyes. The background shows a light grey surface.

Artwork Details

Date
16th–17th century
Medium
Earthenware with yellow glaze
Culture
China
Dimensions
327 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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