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A TANG DYNASTY GILT BRONZE DRAGON HEAD FITTING

618-907 AD
China

The head is modelled with snout curling up, closed mouth and a beard that follows the contours of the lower jaw. The eyes are wide open and the two horns curl back over the head and to the sides of the cylindrical shaft fitting.

Length: 13.5 cm

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