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Roof Tile End

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, gray stone object with a raised edge. The object features a carved design of an animal with a long snout, possibly a dog or horse, in profile facing left. The animal has a flowing mane or hair on its back and a curved tail. The object has a rough texture and appears to be made of stone or concrete. A small, illegible inscription is visible at the bottom left. The background is white. Title: Roof Tile End. Artist: Isamu Noguchi.

Artwork Details

Medium
Earthenware
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 576 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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