Radish
CultureChinese
DateQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MediumIvory, animal hair, and dyes
DimensionsOverall: 2 × 7 1/2 × 1 inches (5.08 × 19.05 × 2.54 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Condra H. Miller
Object numberF96-46/1
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DescriptionIvory carving in the round in the shape of a long Chinese radish with a cricket perched on top at the point where the root meets the radish leaves. Red, green, brown, and black pigments are used to make the sculpture more realistic.
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