Kneeling Winged Monster
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Kneeling Winged Monster

TitleKneeling Winged Monster
Date550–77 6th century
Mediumlimestone
ClassificationSculpture
OriginChina, Hebei province, northern Xiangtangshan caves, North cave, Northern Qi dynasty (550-577) China
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineKneeling 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
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“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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