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Jewel-Holding Dragon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a dragon with a large head and small body. The dragon's body forms a rounded base with a hole on one side. It has a large spherical pearl in its claws. The dragon's head is on top of the body, facing left. It has a long snout, sharp teeth, and a spiky scale pattern. The dragon's eyes are small and bead-like. The sculpture is made of ivory or bone and features intricate carvings of swirling clouds and waves. The background of the image is light gray. The title of the sculpture is "Jewel-Holding Dragon".

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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