
The Chimera, by Unknown Artist, is a sculpture of a mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a lion-like animal. The creature has a large head with a snarling mouth at one end. A second head, possibly a goat's head, protrudes from the middle of the creature's back. The creature's body curves around to form a tail that ends in the head of a snake. The sculpture is made of dark metal, possibly bronze, and has a rough, weathered texture. The creature appears to be lying on its side with its legs tucked underneath its body. The background of the image is a plain gray color.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1st century BCE–1st century CE
- Medium
- Cast gold
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 526 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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