Tripod Container with Dragon-Head Handle (Zhadou)

500s
Overall: 22.8 cm (9 in.); Diameter of mouth with rim: 15.5 cm (6 1/8 in.)
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The tripod is supported by three splayed legs issuing from mouths of lion heads and ending in pawed feet.

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This dragon, winged chimera (CMA 1980.184), and grotesque monster's face (CMA 1930.731) 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.
Tripod Container with Dragon-Head Handle (Zhadou)

Tripod Container with Dragon-Head Handle (Zhadou)

500s

China, Southern and Northern Dynasties period (386-589)

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