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Lid with dragon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two round, gray, stone or concrete objects. The objects are side by side and nearly identical. Each object has a raised design on top featuring a dragon. The dragon appears to have its body curved around in a circle with its head on the inside. The objects are weathered and have rough edges. The surface underneath the objects is flat and gray. The background behind the objects is also gray, getting darker towards the top. The objects are titled "Lid with dragon" and are by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1st–2nd century
Medium
Earthenware
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 372 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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