figure

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Title

figure

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Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira

Collection

Auckland Museum Collections

Description

figure; cast from lead; figure depicts a mythical japanese creature, likely a 'kirin'; figure has a horse like body with hooves and a long tail and mane; the head of the figure looks like a representation of a japanese dragon with a beard, long snout, sharp teeth, and wild eyes; the figure is free standing with 3 of its hooves touching the ground and its front left leg tucked under its body; figure was cast in multiple pieces with evident joins in the figures legs and back;

Format

Image

Date created

18th Century-19th Century

URL

https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/9101

Locations

Japan

Related subjects

Figurine / Statue / Sculpture / Art / 08 Communication Artifacts / Chenhall Nomenclature

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