Tube with dragon

UnknownShang Dynasty ca.1600 - 1046 BC

Sanxingdui Museum
Guanghan, China

A dragon-shaped monster climbs on top of a long column decorated with scrolls and wings on its side. It's speculated that this object was used to decorate the top of a pillar.

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Title: Tube with dragon
Creator: Unknown
Creator Lifespan: Unknown
Creator Nationality: China
Creator Gender: Unknown
Date: Shang Dynasty ca.1600 - 1046 BC
Location: Sanxingdui, Guanghan city, Sichuan Province
Physical Dimensions: w18.8 x h41 cm (Missing lower half)
Provenance: Sanxingdui Museum
Type: sculpture
External Link: Sanxingdui Museum
Medium: bronze

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Bronze China Deyang Dragon Guanghan Metal Sanxingdui Town Sculpture

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