Carving

89-13-229

From: Asia

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 89-13-229
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Asia
Section Asian
Materials Wood
Technique Relief | Carving
Description

Low relief carving of serpent-like creature. With the tail at the top, the fish boy curves in an "S" shape downwards to the dragon-like head which is tilted upward and breathing flames. Back side is flat. At bottom there is a short peg or extension.

Credit Line Gift of the Estate of Elizabeth Lyons, Keeper of the Asian Collections, University Museum, 1989

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