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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Bear with a Crab
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Bear with a Crab

Artist Unknown Chinese Artist
DateQing dynasty (1644 -1911)
Made/manufacturedChina
MediumNephrite
Dimensions2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineBequest of Dr. David A. Cofrin
Object number2009.48.211
Collections
DescriptionLying in a playful coiled position with tail tucked between his hind legs tossing a crab with his paws, the bear's mouth open but wary of the crab's claws
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Early Intermediate period, 200-300
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Hound
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17th-18th century or later
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Hound
Unknown Chinese Artist
Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 18th-19th century
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2003
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Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
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Asafo Company Flag with Crocodile (frankaa)
Fante Artist
after 1950
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Sican culture
1050-1200
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
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Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
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Qing dynasty (1644 -1911)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Unknown Chinese Artist
18th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Water Buffalo
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