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Seal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black sculpture of a mythical creature on top of a square base. The creature has the body of a lion, the legs of a deer, and the face of a camel. It appears to have a long snout and a mane on its head. The sculpture is made of a shiny black material, possibly stone or metal, and has a smooth texture. The creature is crouched down on its hind legs, with its front legs bent in front of it. Its mouth is open, revealing a tongue or teeth. The base is a simple square block that the creature is sitting on. The background is light gray. The image by artist "Seal" is titled "Seal".

Artwork Details

Medium
Nephrite, spinach-green
Culture
China
Dimensions
506 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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