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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Crouching Beast
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Crouching Beast

Artist Unknown Chinese Artist
DateMing dynasty (1368-1644)
Made/manufacturedChina, Asia
MediumWhite, beige and mottled brown nephrite
Dimensions1 x 2 9/16 x 1 3/16 in. (2.5 x 6.5 x 3 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineBequest of Dr. David A. Cofrin
Object number2009.48.286
Collections
Descriptioncleverly carved using the natural inclusions of the stone, its head turned to one side, its combed mane trailing over its ribbed back, opposite the tail flicked to one side, the underside detailed with padded paws, the stone of mottled brown, beige and white tones
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
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