Wooden whale, Qing dynasty, China, 1644-1911. Artist: Unknown

Wooden whale, Qing dynasty, China, 1644-1911. Artist: Unknown

1-234-630 - The Museum of East Asian Art/Heritage Images

Wooden whale, Qing dynasty, China, 1644-1911. A small yellowish wood root with natural form enhanced to create a large disgruntled-looking whale or fish. Its tail is raised and held like an umbrella over its rear. There is a small circular inset under the lower jaw which is sealed with red lacquer.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :

Medium
  1. Wood

Picture Type
  1. Object
  2. Sculpture

Category Hierarchy

Science & Nature Animal Life

History & Politics Artefacts


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2829x2214
File Size : 18,350kb


Aliases

  1. BATEA : 1062
  1. 0440001263
  1. 1-234-630
  1. 1234630
  1. 1263
  1. BATEA : 1062


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