Dragon climbing a rock
This dragon climbing a garden rock exemplifies Yuan-dynasty use of precious materials. Imported from Burma or the Baltic area, amber was particularly rare in China. It was used more extensively during periods when nomadic imperial houses controlled Central Asian trade routes, leading to increased supplies. The work provides evidence for the free flow of goods along the Silk Road as well as contact between China and other parts of the world.
Artwork Details
- 元 琥珀雕龍紋擺件
- Title: Dragon climbing a rock
- Period: Yuan dynasty (1271–1368)
- Date: 14th century
- Culture: China
- Medium: Amber
- Dimensions: H. 5 in. (12.7 cm); W. 3 in. (7.6 cm); D. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm)
- Classification: Amber
- Credit Line: Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, 2018
- Object Number: 2018.151
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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