
Tomb guardian beast
Tomb guardian beast by Unknown. A sculpture of a creature with the body of a lion and the head of a boar or similar animal. The creature stands on a rectangular base. It has a curled tail and four legs. The head is tilted upward with an open mouth showing teeth. The sculpture appears to be made of metal and has a weathered appearance with visible scratches and marks. The body has ridged stripes along the torso. The background of the image is dark, with a light source coming from the left side, casting a shadow to the right.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 6th century
- Medium
- Earthenware with traces of pigment
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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