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Daoist Priest with Zodiac Animal, Dog

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic figure of a Daoist priest holding a dog. The priest wears a long robe with brown detailing and a headpiece. The figure has a serene facial expression. The dog is small and appears to be a puppy. It has a red collar. The figure stands on a small base. The background is gray, dark at the top and light at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Medium
Stoneware
Culture
China
Dimensions
420 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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