Tomb Guardian with Animal Head

Cleveland Museum of Art

Glazed ceramic sculpture titled "Tomb Guardian with Animal Head" by unknown artist. The sculpture depicts a creature with a bulbous green body featuring orange and white accents. It has a large animal head with a blue face, possibly a tiger or dog, and sharp teeth. The creature has a wide mouth and appears to be sitting on a base with its legs not fully visible. It has multiple long, thin protrusions on its back in shades of green, orange, and white. The base of the sculpture resembles tree roots. The background of the image is a gradient from black at the top to gray at the bottom. The colors of the sculpture include green, orange, blue, and white. The overall appearance is glossy, suggesting a glazed finish. The creature appears to be a mythical or supernatural being. The sculpture is symmetrical. It has a menacing appearance.