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Dog

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a dog in a side view, facing right. The dog is made of a dark-colored stone or metal with a weathered appearance, featuring patches of lighter color on its body. It has a long, curved body with short legs, a head with a short snout, and two small ears on top. The dog's mouth is closed. The background is a plain gray color, with the sculpture casting a shadow underneath. Title: Dog. Artist: unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
5th–6th century
Medium
Earthenware with traces of pigment
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 424 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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