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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
Public Domain
Yes
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