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Dragon's head and wind chime

The Dragon's head and wind chime is a musical instrument. It originates from Korea. It dates back to 10th century. Learn how it makes its sound and explore related instruments.

From Wikipedia

The dragon's head and wind chime is an elaborate type of gilt bronze Korean wind chime and Korean dragon sculpture of later Silla / early Goryeo art, probably serving as a roof end tile figure on a Korean Buddhist temple or Korean palace. There are two similar near-complete examples, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, and at Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art in Seoul, which is designated National Treasure No. 781.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Dragon's head and wind chime sound like?

Where does the Dragon's head and wind chime come from?

The Dragon's head and wind chime originates from Korea.

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