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Square Seal with Knob In the Shape of Three Felines

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square seal with smooth, slightly shiny surface, made from orange-brown material. Seal is cuboid with flat base and straight sides. Top of seal features three cat-like creatures, possibly felines or lions, carved in relief. The creatures are curved around a circular design. The circular design features intricate patterns. The seal has knob-like protrusion on top formed by the three feline creatures. The background of the image is plain gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Shoushan soapstone (tianhuang)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 550 px
Public Domain
Yes
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