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Watchtower with Four Archers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a sculpture titled "Watchtower with Four Archers" by an unknown artist. The sculpture features a grey stone or clay material. The sculpture consists of a bowl-like base, a middle section with geometric shapes cut out and a small overhang, and a top section resembling a roof with curved protrusions. The middle section has a repeating pattern of rectangular and triangular cutouts. A smaller, enclosed section sits atop the middle section, featuring a geometric pattern of square and rectangular cutouts. Two leaf-like objects protrude from the left and right sides of the sculpture. The background is plain and light-colored with diagonal shading. The overall appearance suggests an ancient or traditional Asian architectural style.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1st–early 3rd century
Medium:
Earthenware with green lead glaze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
340 × 625 px
Museum record:
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