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Group of Goats

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Group of Goats by unknown artist: A sculpture carved from a light-colored stone, possibly jade or soapstone, featuring a pile of goats. The largest goat on the left has its head down and to the left, with two curved horns on its head. The goats are intricately carved, with visible details such as eyes, noses, and mouths. The goats are stacked on top of each other in a compact pile. The background of the image is a plain light gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Calcified jade
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 449 px
Museum record:
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