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Fitting in the Form of a DragonQing dynasty, 1644-1911

Not on view
Small bronze sculpture of a coiled East Asian dragon with open jaws, scaly body, clawed feet, and horned head, with warm golden-brown patina and dark recesses

Unknown, Fitting in the Form of a Dragon, Qing dynasty, 1644-1911, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Lidow, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Fitting in the Form of a Dragon
Culture
Chinese
Place Made
China
Date Made
Qing dynasty, 1644-1911
Period
Qing dynasty
Medium
Hammered bronze with gilding
Dimensions
1 3/8 x 1 5/8 x 3/4 in. (3.49 x 4.13 x 1.91 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Lidow
Accession Number
AC1998.251.65
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art