Dragon
| Accession Nr.: | 3681 |
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| Type: | lacquers; carving |
| Date of production: |
18th–19th centuries
Qing dynasty |
| Place of production: | |
| Acquisition: | collection of Ferenc Hopp |
| Materials: | red lacquer; wood |
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| Techniques: | carved; gilt |
| Dimensions: | length: 46.5 cm |
Earliest pieces of Chinese carved lacquerware originate from the Song period (10th-13th centuries). Dragon was usually depicted as the symbol of the emperor.