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Vat in the form of a dragon
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
The dragon shape of this vessel alludes to the special powers ascribed to rock crystal: it was thought to change colour or crack when it came into contact with poison. Dragon blood was considered the deadliest substance known to man. The dragon, which now somewhat resembles a crocodile, originally had wings.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineVat in de vorm van een draak. c. 1625 - c. 1650. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
