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Lidded Water Dropper (Shuidi) in the Form of a Fantastic Animal (Qilin) and Cub and a Branch of the Fungus of Immortality (Lingzhi)Late Qing dynasty, about 1800-1911

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Nephrite jade carving of a crouching dragon-like creature with curling flame motifs and a smaller figure perched on its back, in pale celadon-white stone with honey-tan variations

Unknown, Lidded Water Dropper (Shuidi) in the Form of a Fantastic Animal (Qilin) and Cub and a Branch of the Fungus of Immortality (Lingzhi), Late Qing dynasty, about 1800-1911, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
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Title
Lidded Water Dropper (Shuidi) in the Form of a Fantastic Animal (Qilin) and Cub and a Branch of the Fungus of Immortality (Lingzhi)
Place Made
China
Date Made
Late Qing dynasty, about 1800-1911
Medium
Abraded jade
Dimensions
Overall: 2 1/2 x 4 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (6.35 x 12.07 x 9.53 cm); .a) Dropper: 1 1/4 x 1 x 3/4 in. (3.18 x 2.54 x 1.91 cm); .b) Base: 1 7/8 x 4 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (4.76 x 12.07 x 9.53 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim
Accession Number
M.68.65.23a-b
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art