

Tomb guardian beasts with dog
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
- View original
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