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Seal with the Legend "Zhi xi wo gui"

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white seal with the legend "Zhi xi wo gui". The seal is square and made of white stone. The base of the seal is rectangular with flat sides. The top of the seal has a carved design that resembles a dragon or a mythical creature. The design is curled and twisted with several rounded protrusions. The background of the image is dark gray. The seal casts a shadow on the surface below it. The seal is attributed to an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 521 px
Public Domain
Yes
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