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Unknown
ChimeraSong dynasty, 960-1279, or Ming dynasty, 1368-1644

Not on view
Polished jade sculpture of a crouching animal figure with a flat, wrinkled face, carved from stone with cream-white and reddish-brown natural color variation

Unknown, Chimera, Song dynasty, 960-1279, or Ming dynasty, 1368-1644, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of the Marcia Israel Collection, photo @ Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Chimera
Culture
Chinese
Place Made
China
Date Made
Song dynasty, 960-1279, or Ming dynasty, 1368-1644
Period
Song dynasty
Medium
Abraded jade
Dimensions
1 1/2 x 2 3/8 x 1 1/2 in. (3.81 x 6.03 x 3.81 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of the Marcia Israel Collection
Accession Number
M.89.156.13
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art

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