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Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 137, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

This object consists of 2 parts, some of which may be located elsewhere.

Figure

early 7th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Figure of the mythical beast, bi-xie, with wooden stand, earthenware with straw coloured lead glaze, China, Tang dynasty, early 7th century


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Mythical Beast
  • Stand
Brief description
Figure of the mythical beast, bi-xie, with wooden stand, earthenware with straw coloured lead glaze, China, Tang dynasty, early 7th century
Styles
Credit line
Given by Mrs L.A. Blake
Production
Label, 1994
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
FE.5&STAND-1983

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Record createdJanuary 9, 2009
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