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Reclining ch'i-lin with vase

Reclining ch'i-lin with vase

Maker Unidentified artist

DateSung dynasty (960-1279)

MediumNephrite

Dimensions4 × 3 1/8 inches (10.2 × 8 cm)

CultureChina

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineGeorge and Mary Rockwell Collection

Terms

Decorative Arts
Sculpture
Glyptic Art (Jade)
Nephrite
Chinese

Object number88.002.226

Collections

Asia and Pacific

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