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Roof tile with a figure of deer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Roof tile with a figure of deer by Unknown. The image shows a gray, weathered sculpture of a deer. The deer stands on a flat base which curves upwards on the right side. Its head is turned to the left. The deer has a long neck and its legs are slender. The sculpture appears to be made of stone or metal. The deer has a small deer on its head. A decorative column is positioned under the deer's body. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Stoneware with polychrome glaze
Culture
China
Dimensions
466 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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