Kneeling Winged Monster
| Title | Kneeling Winged Monster |
|---|---|
| Date | 550–77 6th century |
| Medium | limestone |
| Classification | Sculpture |
| Origin | China, Hebei province, northern Xiangtangshan caves, North cave, Northern Qi dynasty (550-577) China |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Kneeling Winged Monster (鬼神), 550–77. China, Hebei province, northern Xiangtangshan caves, North cave, Northern Qi dynasty (550-577). Limestone; overall: 75 x 63.6 cm (29 1/2 x 25 1/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, The Fanny Tewksbury King Collection, 1957.360 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Kneeling Winged Monster” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 550–77. It is executed in limestone and classified as sculpture. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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Recorded origin: China, Hebei province, northern Xiangtangshan caves, North cave, Northern Qi dynasty (550-577). Browse more public-domain art from China.
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