Large dragon head

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Object Details

Label

This large dragon head might have served as decorative architectural element on a palace terrace or at a bridge where such creatures were introduced for protection as well as for decoration.

Collection

Freer Study Collection

Credit Line

Acquired under the guidance of the Carl Whiting Bishop expedition

Accession Number

FSC-S-42

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

Sculpture

Medium

Stone

Dimensions

Weight (overall): 192.8 grams (6.81 oz)

Origin

China

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Data Source

National Museum of Asian Art

Topic

stone

dragon

bridge

China

Chinese Art

Carl Whiting Bishop collection

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ye3a08c6730-2ae8-46f4-a1f4-b7bb59353231

Record ID

fsg_FSC-S-42