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Tomb Figure of Rat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a sculpture of a rat. The sculpture is made of a brown material, possibly clay or stone, and has a weathered appearance. The rat is depicted in a crouched position, facing to the right. It has a large head with small ears, and its mouth is slightly open. Its body is rounded, with visible fur texture and a short tail. The sculpture appears to be ancient or antique. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The sculpture casts a shadow on the surface below it. The title of the sculpture is "Tomb Figure of Rat".

Artwork Details

Date
13th century
Medium
Earthenware
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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