Dragon architectural finial
Date14-18th century
MediumStoneware
ClassificationsMaterials
Credit LineGift of Patricia Young
Object number2004.10.6
DescriptionGuardian dragon head (broken jagged edge). Broken head fragment of ceramic decoration used in temples. gray with dark brown lines outlining facial features and in other areas. Hollow depiction of some sort of mythical beast. Some features include fangs, tusks, upward sweeping eye borders, and a loop at the top of the head. locally produced.On View
Not on viewCollections
VIETNAM
PRE-COLUMBIAN/OAXACA
1920s