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Statuette of Seated Dog

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Statuette of a seated dog by unknown artist. The object is a sculpture of a dog or similar creature. The dog is seated on its haunches with its paws resting on a cylindrical base. The dog has a large head with a wide mouth and visible teeth. The dog's body appears to have fur on the upper back and sides. The dog is wearing a collar around its neck. The base has a decorative border at the top and bottom. The entire object appears to be made of stone or metal. The image is in black and white. The object is positioned against a plain background. The dog's body faces forward, while its head faces right.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Marble
Culture
China
Dimensions
328 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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