Dark gray metal statue of a mythical creature, Chimera, by unknown artist. The creature has the body of a lion, with the head of a dragon, and a long snout. The body has engraved swirling patterns. The creature is standing on a circular base, with its front right leg slightly ahead of its front left leg. Its head is turned to the right. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 5th century
- Medium
- Stone
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 599 × 499 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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