

Figure of a mythical beast
Figure of a mythical beast by artist Charles LeCluyt. The image depicts a blue ceramic figure of a mythical beast. The figure is sitting on its haunches, with its front paws resting on the ground. It has a large head with a wide mouth showing teeth, small eyes, and floppy ears. The figure has a bulbous body with a textured surface resembling fur or scales. A protrusion sits atop its head. The color is a shiny blue glaze. The background is light gray. The figure casts a shadow to the right.
Artwork Details
- Date
- first half of the 19th century
- Medium
- Porcelain with turqoise-blue glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 599 × 399 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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