Li Tieh-Kuai

China

Ming dynasty (1368-1644), 16th century

  • Titles Li Tieh-Kuai (Descriptive)
  • Artist China
  • Medium marble
  • Dimensions 64 x 15 1/2 x 13 in. (162.6 x 39.4 x 33 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Catherine C. Crow, 2004.59
  • Work Type sculpture
  • Classification Sculpture

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