

Tomb Figure of Porcupine
The sculpture depicts a porcupine. It is made of stone and has a weathered appearance. The porcupine is shown in a side view, facing left. It has a small snout and small ears. The body is rounded and has a series of short, raised lines along its back, representing quills. The sculpture has four legs, with the front and back legs visible. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The sculpture appears to be titled "Tomb Figure of Porcupine".
Artwork Details
- Date
- 3rd–6th century
- Medium
- Grey earthenware with pigment
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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