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Mortuary Figure of the Zodiac Sign: Dragon (Leo)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The figurine depicts a humanoid creature with a dragon or snake-like head. The figure is made of clay or ceramic and has a dark brown and black coloration with copper or orange tones. It has a long, narrow head with an open mouth and a distinctive nose and eye area; it appears to have five claw-like structures on top of its head. The body is covered in a long, flowing robe. The figure's arms are crossed over its chest. The background of the image is a gradient gray color. The figure represents the zodiac sign Leo, also known as the Dragon.

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626 × 893 px
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