Tripod Container with Dragon-Head Handle (Zhadou), 500s. The dragon, winged chimera, and grotesque monster's face presented in this case exhibit uninhibited imagination in the representation of fantastic animals--all are full of energy, vigor, and magical power. Whether as purely sculptural forms or decorative elements of utilitarian vessels, they are characterized by a sensitive modeling of dynamic forms with the typical Chinese elegance of line.

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Size: 6115px × 4996px
Photo credit: © Heritage Art/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: 386-589, art, bronze, china, cleveland, dynasties, heritage, metalwork, museum, northern, period, southern, unknown