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Mortuary Figure of the Zodiac Sign: Tiger (Gemini)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a seated figure of a tiger representing the zodiac sign Gemini. The figure has a humanoid body and a tiger's head. The sculpture is made of clay or terracotta and has a predominantly dark brown and black coloration with lighter brown patches. The surface appears worn and weathered. The figure sits on a chair-like structure with its hands resting on its knees. The background of the image is a gradient of dark gray to light gray. The overall style is ancient or traditional.

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626 × 893 px
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