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Pilgrim bottle with dragons

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Pilgrim bottle with dragons by Unknown is a gray, rounded vase with a short neck and a wide body. Two small holes are visible on either side near the top. The vase features a design of two dragons facing each other with a flower between them. The base has a decorative edge. The vase appears to be made of metal.

Artwork details

Date:
late 6th century
Medium:
Glazed stoneware with carved and relief decoration
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
558 × 624 px
Museum record:
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