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Seal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Light gray stone sculpture of a mythical creature on a rectangular base. The creature has a lion-like body with a scaly back, four paws, and a bulbous body. Its facial features include a large nose and small eyes. The creature's head is tilted upwards. The base is rectangular with visible seams and imperfections. The background is black. The sculpture appears to be a seal by artist Seal.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 555 px
Public Domain
Yes
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