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Mythical feline figure

Mythical feline figure
 Three kingdoms, Wei dynasty 220 CE-265 CE

Medium
clay, stone
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1947
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
clay, stone
Measurements
16.3 × 15.0 × 13.3 cm
Accession Number
587-D4
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1947
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
Model of a lion, head turned to side, carved in slate coloured stone.

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