Mythical Beast

Zhunmei Chinese

18th century

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Title: Mythical Beast
Artist: Zhunmei (Chinese)
Date: 18th century
Culture: China
Medium: Brown stoneware (Yixing ware), wooden base
Dimensions: H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); L. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015
Object Number: 2015.500.7.27
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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