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Goat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The marble sculpture depicts a goat by artist Isamu Noguchi. The sculpture is a white marble figurine with black spots and streaks throughout. The goat's head is turned to the left, with its nose pointed slightly upward. The sculpture has a smooth, polished surface. The goat is lying down, with its body curved and its legs tucked underneath. It has a distinctive pair of curved horns on its head. The background is a dark gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the sculpture.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Jade
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 447 px
Museum record:
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