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Dragon-Head Finial

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The "Dragon-Head Finial" by Unknown Artist depicts a metal object with a cylindrical base. The object features a protruding dragon head at one end. The dragon head is facing left and has a long snout. There are some small details on the snout and forehead area. Below the dragon head is a curved metal piece resembling a hook or finial. The entire object appears to be made of metal and has a weathered appearance with visible signs of wear. The background of the image is plain and light-colored.

Artwork details

Medium:
Bone
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 354 px
Museum record:
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