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Dragon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal sculpture of a creature with a long neck and tail. The creature has a long, curved neck and a long, curved tail. The head is shaped like a bird's head with a long snout. The body is long and thin, with two legs in front and one visible leg in back. The sculpture appears to be made of dark metal, possibly bronze or copper, and has a rough, textured surface. The background is a plain gray color. Title: Dragon. Artist: unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
7th century
Medium:
Gilt bronze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 495 px
Museum record:
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