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Seal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of sculpture of a seal lying on a rectangular base. The seal is lying on its side with its head on top and tail curled to the right. The seal's head is carved with detailed lines to show the eyes, nose, and mouth. The body and tail are smooth and shiny with visible creases. The rectangular base has a rough texture and a small engraving on the front right corner. The background is white. The title of the sculpture is "Seal" by artist Isamu Noguchi.

Artwork Details

Medium
Gray jade
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 528 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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