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Tomb guardian beasts with dog

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a creature with a dog-like body and a human-like head. The body is positioned on all fours. The head has a short snout and pointed ears. A protrusion sticks out from the top of the head. The sculpture is made of a light-colored stone or ceramic material with a rough texture. The background is a plain gray color. The title of the piece is "Tomb guardian beasts with dog" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
7th–8th century
Medium
Earthenware with pale green glaze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 491 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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