

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
- Museum Record
- View original
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