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Charm in the Form of a MuleHan dynasty, 206 B.C.-A.D. 220

Not on view
Small bronze animal sculpture, possibly a deer or donkey, body curled with head bent downward, covered in textured surface with inlaid reddish stone bosses and green patina

Unknown, Charm in the Form of a Mule, Han dynasty, 206 B.C.-A.D. 220, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Carl Holmes, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Charm in the Form of a Mule
Place Made
Northwest China
Date Made
Han dynasty, 206 B.C.-A.D. 220
Medium
Cast bronze
Dimensions
1 x 1 5/8 x 1/2 in. (2.54 x 4.13 x 1.27 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Carl Holmes
Accession Number
64.12.22
Classification
Jewelry and Adornments
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art