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Jade Paperweight in the Form of a Recumbent 'Bixie' Chimera and Cub

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Department of Asian Art Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum Gift of Ernest B. and Helen Pratt Dane

late 16th-17th century 16th-17th century Ming (1368-1644) to Qing (1644-1911) dynasty 1575 1699

Chinese

Title: Jade Paperweight in the Form of a Recumbent 'Bixie' Chimera and Cub

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