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Unknown
DragonMing dynasty, 1368-1644

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Carved jade pendant in butterscotch yellow, shaped as a sinuous dragon-like creature with incised spiral surface decoration and a curling scrolled tail

Unknown, Dragon, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of the Marcia Israel Collection, photo @ Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Dragon
Culture
Chinese
Place Made
China
Date Made
Ming dynasty, 1368-1644
Period
Ming dynasty
Medium
Abraded jade
Dimensions
4 3/4 x 2 1/4 x 1/8 in. (12.07 x 5.72 x .3 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of the Marcia Israel Collection
Accession Number
M.89.156.15
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art

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