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Ewer with writhing dragon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green ceramic ewer with a rounded body and a narrow neck. The ewer has a long spout on the left side and a handle on the right side. The handle is loop-shaped and features two small decorative elements at the top. A dragon design is carved on the body. The lid is rounded and features a carved flower design. The background is white. The ewer is titled "Ewer with writhing dragon" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
10th–11th century
Medium:
Glazed pottery with incised decoration
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
484 × 624 px
Museum record:
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