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Ornament

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal ornament in the shape of a dragon. The dragon has a long body with scales, a head at one end, and a tail at the other. It has two legs on one side and a claw on the other. There are flames or smoke coming out of the dragon's mouth and behind its body. The dragon is lying on a flat surface, possibly a table or countertop. The background is a light-colored surface, possibly beige or gray.

Artwork Details

Medium
Gold
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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