Figure of a standing owl
Vividly depicted and finely crafted, this standing owl is one of the masterpieces of marble sculpture unearthed at Anyang. It is covered with intricate patterns from head to tail, including dragons on the sides of its head, symmetrical bird patterns on its chest, and insect patterns on its back. Incised patterns adorn the front of its talons, with dragon patterns on the sides.
- Item No.
- R001610
- Dimensions
- Height17.1、Length10.6、Diameter 9.1cm，Weight 2.5kg
- Excavated/Findspot
- Fill of looters’ pit, Xibeigang Tomb No. 1001
- Materials
- Marble
- Notes
- 3D Gallery of IHP--Standing Owl
