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Seal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray stone sculpture of a mythical creature. The creature is lying down on a rectangular base. It has a large head with a snout and two horns on top. Its eyes are closed. The creature's front legs are bent under its body, and its back legs are stretched out behind it. The sculpture is carved with intricate designs and patterns. The background is white. The artist and title of the sculpture is Seal.

Artwork Details

Medium
White jade
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 569 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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