Can this 150-year-old dragon still move? | Art Institute Shorts @artinstitutechi

Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

Affectionately called "Puff" by our staff, this 150-year-old dragon still has some moves. 🐉
Every joint on this wrought iron dragon can move. It's what is known as "jizai okimono," a specific type of small Japanese decorative animal sculpture that is intricately crafted for movement.
Learn more with Marielle Epstein, assistant director of Interpretation, and see this unique work on view in Gallery 108.

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