Mat Weight with Winged Chimera
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: bronze
DimensionsOverall: 5.8 cm
Base: 7.2 cm
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Joey and Toby Tanenbaum
Object number2007.005.439
DescriptionA bronze mat weight depicting three winged chimeras (a mythological fire-breathing monster ususally comprised of different animal parts) surrounding a structure in the centre. Each of there four legs are shown with their bodies in side view, their heads turned back and around for a frontal view, and their tails curled between their hind legs and up so the tip can be seen behind them.Status
Not on view
