Animal-Shaped Messenger Check
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China Anonymous,
Chinese
Animal-Shaped Messenger Check, 7th - 10th c
Bronze
1 1/4 in. x 1 in. x 1/4 in. (3.18 cm x 2.54 cm x 0.64 cm)
Animal-Shaped Messenger Check, 7th - 10th c
Bronze
1 1/4 in. x 1 in. x 1/4 in. (3.18 cm x 2.54 cm x 0.64 cm)
Object Type:
Metalwork
Technique:
Cast
Creation Place:
Asia, China
Credit Line:
Scripps College, Claremont, CA
Accession Number:
2002.0.72
Commentary
Tag with object: #28. Set of animal art messenger checks. Han or T'ang Dynasty. Shansi.
Marks
No marks.
Medium
Cast bronze.
Object Description
Lion or dog shaped messenger check, with a platform under the animal and a bronze rod extending downward form the platform.
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