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MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
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A SMALL FINELY CAST GILT-BRONZE MYTHICAL BEAST-FORM WEIGHT
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The recumbent animal is shown with head turned to the side and has a ribbed chest, ruyi-shaped nose, curly brows, beard and mane, upswept tail and segments of hair that radiate from the backbone. The tops and undersides of the legs are also ribbed.
2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm.) long
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The recumbent animal is shown with head turned to the side and has a ribbed chest, ruyi-shaped nose, curly brows, beard and mane, upswept tail and segments of hair that radiate from the backbone. The tops and undersides of the legs are also ribbed.
2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm.) long