Model of dragon

Title
Model of dragon
Year/Period
Early 20th century
Region
Brunei
Dimension
Object size: L25.5 x H7.5 cm
Accession No.
XXXX-03409
Collection of
Asian Civilisations Museum

This model of a dragon shows evidence of Chinese design elements that had assimilated into Malay decorative art, and eventually modified to suit the local culture by the craftsmen. Animal motif, such as this, was depicted realistically on Brunei brassware.

 

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