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Netsuke of Qilin and Cub

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wooden sculpture of a qilin and a cub. The large qilin has a curled, mane-like pattern on its head and a smooth body with a curving tail. The cub is resting underneath the qilin. The sculpture is made of dark wood with a glossy finish. The background is light gray. The sculpture is by artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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