Recumbent Mythical Beast
CultureChinese
DateQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MediumJade
DimensionsOverall: 3 × 1 5/16 × 1 7/8 inches (7.62 × 3.33 × 4.76 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Menefee D. Blackwell
Object number2000.12.7
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DescriptionCarved from light green jade is a mythical beast with offspring. The offspring crouches across the rear haunch of the beast while turning its head to the left to view the right-facing beast. Both are kneeling on all fours. Their faces are lively with bulging eyes. Fine carving highlights the wispy hairs on their tails and legs.ProvenanceLaurence Sickman (1907-1988), Kansas City, MO, by 1988;
His gift to Menefee D. Blackwell (1916-2000), Kansas City, MO, by 1988-2000 [1];
His bequest to The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO, 2000.
NOTES:
[1] According to accession paperwork in the Nelson-Atkins files. Menefee D. Blackwell served as a University Trustee for the Nelson-Atkins from 1956 to 1991.
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