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Plaque in the shape of a mythical animal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Plaque in the shape of a mythical animal by Unknown, a bronze relief plaque in the shape of a creature with the body of a deer and the head of a dragon; with a long neck, curved horns and a flared snout; the body and legs are stylized in a running position with the head reared back; the surface is rough and deteriorated with a washed-out color palette of browns and grays; the background is gray.

Artwork Details

Medium
Lead, pigment
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 420 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette