Object Stand for Hand Cup in the Form of a Chimera with a Book on its Back, the Chimera Emerging from Waves
VesselsChinese

Object Stand for Hand Cup in the Form of a Chimera with a Book on its Back, the Chimera Emerging from Waves

Classification
Vessels
Medium
Wood
Culture
Chinese
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

stand only: H. 1.3 × W. 12.3 × D. 8.2 cm (1/2 × 4 13/16 × 3 1/4 in.)

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