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Seal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray jade seal with a design on the front, featuring a mythical creature on top and two rounded shapes on either side. The creature has a square body with protrusions on top, resembling horns or ears. The rounded shapes on the sides are positioned on top of oval-shaped objects. The front of the seal has a carved circle containing a flower-like motif. The seal sits on a light gray background, casting a shadow to the right. A small red mark is visible on the bottom right corner. The artist's name is Seal.

Artwork Details

Date
early 20th century
Medium
Grey jade
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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