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Girdle appendage

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a stone carving of a cat, viewed from the side at an angle. The cat has a large head, small ears, wide-set eyes, and a short snout. The mouth is open. The body is chunky, with a short tail. The cat's front left leg is extended, and both hind legs are visible. The stone has a dark-gray base color with a crackled pattern. The number 338 is written on the cat's left rear side. The background is light grey. The artist is unknown, but the title is "Girdle appendage".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 13th century
Medium
Nephrite
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 514 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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