Han Xiangzi

China

18th century

  • Titles Han Xiangzi (Descriptive)
  • Artist China
  • Medium porcelain
  • Dimensions 10 3/4 × 2 1/4 × 2 7/8 in. (27.3 × 5.7 × 7.3 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Phillip C. Watkins, 1981.206
  • Work Type figure
  • Classification Sculpture
  • On View

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