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Roof tile end with dragon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, flat, brown roof tile end with raised edge. The tile features a raised design of a dragon in the center. The dragon has a long, curved body with scales. It has a head with a mouth open, and a small ball is near its mouth. The dragon's body curves to the right, with the tail extending downwards. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Earthenware with yellow glaze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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