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Seal from the Imperial Palace, Peking

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photo of a seal with a mythical creature on top. The creature has the body of a lion, the scales of a dragon, and the face of a camel; it is crouched down on all fours. Its head is tilted upwards with its mouth open, showing teeth. The creature has a long snout and two small horns on its head. The creature's body is curved, with its tail curled underneath. The seal is made of dark stone or metal and sits on a square base. The base is also made of dark stone or metal and has a small inscription on the front right side. The background is plain white. The seal is titled "Seal from the Imperial Palace, Peking" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Medium
Jade
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 471 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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