Mythical Creature (Chaicai)
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: bronze
DimensionsOverall (sculpture only, not stand; stand: 17.5 x 26.5 x 21.5): 23.5 x 28 x 21 cm
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LineGift of Mary Hummel
Object number1998.017.003
Descriptionreclining bronze sculpture of a mythical animal with side & top horns; his back is spiked & scaled & he (?) has a long tail & clawed feet; Ying-Yang symbol in low relief on foreheadStatus
Not on view
1903
Mizuno Toshikata
Shiwan Ware
Cizhou ware
