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Recumbent mythical beast

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
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