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Kirin (Mythical Chimera)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sculpture of a creature with a deer's body and a dragon-like head with flames and scales. The sculpture is made of a material with a golden color. The creature's body is adorned with intricate carvings and patterns. The creature's head is raised and turned to the side, with the mouth open. The body is sitting on a base resembling scales. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The sculpture appears to be titled "Kirin (Mythical Chimera)" and is by an unidentified artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Ivory
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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