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Mythical Animal: Tianlu

Cleveland Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a mythical creature known as a Tianlu, resembling a hybrid of a deer and a dragon. The creature has a deer's body with a long snout, similar to a dragon's, and two horns protruding from its forehead. Its front right leg is raised, while the left is bent underneath its body. The sculpture has a green patina and appears to be made of bronze. It stands on a curved base resembling a branch. The background is a gradient from dark to light gray.

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688 × 900 px
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