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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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