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Zodiac Figure: Snake

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts the "Zodiac Figure: Snake" by artist unknown. The statue is on a dark wooden base with a wide lip around the bottom. The figure is a snake-like humanoid wearing a gray robe with wide sleeves that are rolled up. The robe is tied around the waist, and the figure has green pants. The figure has a light-colored scaly head resembling a snake and holds an object in one hand. The figure's body and face are predominantly beige with green accents on the pants and robe. The background of the image is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Porcelain, portions unglazed and with turquoise and aubergine glazes
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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