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Luduan
Luduan
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Luduan

Owner Dr. Donald Q. Vining (1938 - 2016)
Maker Japanese Artist
Date18th-19th century
Place of originJapan
MediumBronze
Dimensions23 x 26 x 9 1/2 in. (58.4 x 66 x 24.1 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Dr. Don Q. and Beverly Vining
Object number2016.15.39
Collections
Visual Descriptionbronze Luduan (Chinese mythical creature)
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