

Recumbent mythical beast
Recumbent mythical beast by Artist Unknown. The sculpture depicts a mythical creature lying down with its body covered in scales. The creature has a tail curled up on its back. Its head is raised and features a single horn protruding from the top. The sculpture has a greenish-gray color with hints of orange and yellow. It sits on a rectangular base. The creature's body faces right, with its head turned in the same direction.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 16th–17th century
- Medium
- Stoneware with green glaze
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 500 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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