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Finial in the shape of dragon’s head

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark metal object in the shape of a dragon's head. The dragon's head is facing left. The mouth is open, showing a hollowed out area. Two nostrils are on either side of the snout. The eyes are circular. The top of the head is textured. The right side has etched lines forming a pattern. A protrusion extends from the back. The background is white with a shadow underneath the object.

Artwork Details

Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 309 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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