Pitcher with Dragon Head, National Treasure pitcher at Tokyo National Museum, Japan
The metal vessel stands 49.9 centimeters tall, featuring a dragon head spout, intricate winged horse engravings, and glass jewel eyes.
The pitcher arrived at the Tokyo National Museum in 1878 through a donation from Hōryū-ji Temple to the Imperial Family of Japan.
The combination of Persian winged horses and Chinese dragon motifs demonstrates the international influences on Japanese metalwork during the 7th century.
The pitcher resides in the Hōryū-ji Treasures section of Tokyo National Museum, accessible via the Ueno Station in Taitō district.
The vessel features a mechanical design where pressing the dragon's horn opens the lid, allowing for single-handed pouring of liquids.
Location: Taitō-ku
Made from material: copper, gold, silver, mercury, glass
Address: 東京都台東区上野公園13-9
GPS coordinates: 35.71994,139.77560
Latest update: May 11, 2025 12:27
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