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Tile

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular stone tile with a raised relief carving of a crouching creature. The tile is oriented horizontally. The creature has a long snout, and its body resembles a lion or dog. It has a long curled tail and appears to be crouching down. The creature's head is turned to the right. There are decorative elements around the creature. The tile has a border around the edge. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Medium
Unglazed terracotta
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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