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Pole End

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a bronze object titled "Pole End" by an unknown artist. The object is curved and resembles a gun or pistol. The object is made of bronze and has a dark green patina with spots of red and gold. The object has a long, cylindrical protrusion at the top, near the back, that appears to be a handle. The handle is positioned at a 90-degree angle to the main body of the object. The main body of the object is curved and tapers towards the front, ending in a decorative, curved piece that resembles a dragon's head. The dragon's head has two small eyes and a curved mouth. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The object is centered in the image and is shown against a plain background, suggesting that it may be a museum or gallery artifact.

Artwork Details

Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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