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Mythical Creature
Mythical Creature

Mythical Creature

DepartmentAsian Art
CultureChinese
Dateca. 25-220
MediumEarthenware with slip
Dimensionsh. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); w. 12 in. (30.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Lenora and Walter F. Brown
Object number92.25.35
Geography
Place madeChina
General regionAsia
DescriptionLarge grey pottery figure of a rhinoceros, the stocky beast shown charging with head lowered, the neck with three solid spikes and a row of studs along the spine stopping before the powerfully modeled haunches, the long tail curled upwards, the head well modeled with bulging eyes and flaring nostrils, traces of white slip and burial dirt.ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Walter F. Brown
On view
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