Plaque in the shape of a mythical animal

Plaque in the shape of a mythical animal

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

This composite beast has the mane of a lion, tail of a horse, and ribbed chest of a dragon. The flat back of the plaque suggests that it was once attached to a level surface, possibly a piece of furniture.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Met's collection of Asian art—more than 35,000 objects, ranging in date from the third millennium B.C. to the twenty-first century—is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. Each of the many civilizations of Asia is represented by outstanding works, providing an unrivaled experience of the artistic traditions of nearly half the world.