A Chinese champleve and bronze model of a mythical beast
A Chinese champleve and bronze model of a mythical beast

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A Chinese champleve and bronze model of a mythical beast
the recumbent animal with its head turned slightly to the left and tail whipped around its haunches, its back decorated with butterflies amongst flowers and foliage -- 4½in. (11.4cm.) long, 18th Century, (old wear and minor losses and pitting.)
See Colour Plate 2.

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