quadruped with rounded body, short legs with four toes on each foot, and wing-like appendages; scales on back and stomach; head is on center of body; open mouth with bared teeth; two small horns; forked tail; row of scrolling plates down back; red gemstone eyes; inlaid gems of various colors and types throughout; head removable

Censer in the shape of a mythical beast, 1736-1795

Unknown artist, expand_more
On View in Gallery 214expand_more
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Title
Censer in the shape of a mythical beast
Role
Artist
Accession Number
2022.32a,b
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quadruped with rounded body, short legs with four toes on each foot, and wing-like appendages; scales on back and stomach; head is on center of body; open mouth with bared teeth; two small horns; forked tail; row of scrolling plates down back; red gemstone eyes; inlaid gems of various colors and types throughout; head removable