

Seal with Knob in the Shape of a Chimera
Black and white photograph of a seal with a knob in the shape of a chimera. The seal is a dark gray or black color. The seal has a square base. The base is smooth with some visible scratches and marks. A mythical creature, a chimera, is on top of the seal. The chimera is crouched down, facing left. The chimera has the body of a lion and the head of another animal. The head of the chimera has a snout and appears to be open-mouthed. The body of the chimera has defined muscles. The background of the image is a plain grey color. The image is in black and white.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 3rd century
- Medium
- Gilded silver
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 486 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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