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Roof-tile end with dragon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, yellow-orange object with darker spots and chipped edges. A raised circular border surrounds a recessed area featuring a relief carving of a dragon. The dragon has a curled, scaly body, a long tail, and a head with a mouth open, showing teeth. The dragon's body forms a loop, with one leg raised and the other lowered. The background of the image is grey.

Artwork Details

Medium
Earthenware with yellow glaze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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