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Netsuke of Qilin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wooden statue of a Qilin, a mythical creature depicted as a hybrid of a deer, dragon, and horse, with a predominantly brown color and darker brown shading. The statue has a glossy finish. The Qilin is lying down on its side with its head turned to the right. It features a long, curved tail with a decorative end. The body displays various engraved patterns. The background is white. Title: Netsuke of Qilin Artist: Unspecified.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 404 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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