遼 綠釉瓷龍首|Dragon head with open mouth
Unknown Artist
Medium
Stoneware with colored glazes
Dimensions
H. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); L. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
Classification
Ceramics
Culture & Period
China · Liao dynasty (907–1125)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Charlotte C. and John C. Weber Collection, Gift of Charlotte C. and John C. Weber, 1994
Accession Number
1994.605.49
Tags
Art Historical Context
This exquisite dragon head, crafted during China's Liao dynasty (907–5), captures the fierce of one of the most revered symbols in East Asian culture. Measuring just 4¾ inches high and 6⅞ inches long, this stoneware piece features an open-mouthed dragon with vivid green glaze, evoking the mythical beast's raw power and vitality. Produced by an unknown artisan, it hails from the Khitan-led Liao empire, a period blending nomadic traditions with sophisticated Chinese influences in the north. Liao ceramics are celebrated for their innovative use of colored glazes over stoneware, often in dynamic ...