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Recumbent Figure of an Auspicious Mythical Beast (<i>Qilin</i>) by China — VisualArtsDB

Recumbent Figure of an Auspicious Mythical Beast (<i>Qilin</i>)

Recumbent Figure of an Auspicious Mythical Beast (<i>Qilin</i>)

Medium: Nephrite (jade)
Dimensions: 4 1/2 x 5 1/8 x 1 3/4in. (11.4 x 13 x 4.4cm)
Genre: Sculpture
Museum: Minneapolis Institute of Art

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