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Fitting in the Form of a BatQing dynasty, 1644-1911

Not on view
Bronze sculpture of a bat with wings outstretched, heavily patinated in green and brown, with textured body surface and flat, smooth wing membranes

Unknown, Fitting in the Form of a Bat, Qing dynasty, 1644-1911, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Lidow, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Fitting in the Form of a Bat
Culture
Chinese
Place Made
China
Date Made
Qing dynasty, 1644-1911
Period
Qing dynasty
Medium
Cast bronze with iron pin
Dimensions
1/2 x 7 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. (1.27 x 19.69 x 6.35 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Lidow
Accession Number
AC1998.251.48
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art