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Dragon Head: Banner Hook FinialHeian period (794-1185), 12th century

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Small bronze sculpture of a dragon head and curved neck with overlapping scale relief, open beak-like mouth, and flame-like crown, dark olive-brown patina
Bronze fitting in the form of a curved dragon neck and head, with open jaws, scaled neck, and finely cast mane and facial features; dark patinated surface with casting details visible
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Dragon Head: Banner Hook Finial
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
Heian period (794-1185), 12th century
Period
Heian period (794 - 1185)
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
5 1/8 × 1 1/2 × 4 5/8 in. (13.02 × 3.81 × 11.75 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Leslie Prince Salzman
Accession Number
M.2007.5
Classification
Metal
Collecting Area
Japanese Art