Striding dragon
Striding dragon

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Striding dragon,

early 6th century

Chinese
Northern Wei dynasty, 386–535 CE
y1949-26

Information

Title
Striding dragon
Dates

early 6th century

Medium
Gilt bronze
Dimensions
h. 11.7 cm., w. 17.0 cm., d. 3.0 cm. (4 5/8 x 6 11/16 x 1 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Albert E. McVitty
Object Number
y1949-26
Place Made

Asia, China

Culture
Chinese
Period
Northern Wei
Type
sculpture
Materials
bronze
Techniques
gilding
Subject
dragons

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