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Warrior
Warrior
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Warrior

Artist Chinese Artist
DateQing Dynasty (1644-1912), 17th century
Place of originChina
MediumBronze with face of goldleaf
Dimensions23 x 11 1/8 x 8 in. (58.4 x 28.3 x 20.3 cm)
Other (Base): 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Amy Wilcox
Object numberS-83-146
Collections
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