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Seal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Orange-brown stone seal with a cylindrical base and a mythical creature on top. The creature has the body of a lion, the antlers of a deer, and the tail of an ox. It has a curled tail and a curled tuft on its forehead. The creature has its front right leg lifted and its head tilted back. The seal sits on a white surface and has a shadow cast to the right. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The seal is by artist Seal.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Soapstone (tianhuang type)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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