SculptureJapanese19th century

Coiled Dragon Supporting a Crystal Ball

19th century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Silver and rock crystal; the stone of Chinese or American origin

Culture

Japanese

Period

Meiji era, 1868-1912

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

9.84 x 20.96 x 9.21 cm (3 7/8 x 8 1/4 x 3 5/8 in.)

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