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Sovereign of the Clouds of Dawn (Bixia Yuanjun)

A work made of bronze with traces of pigment.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of bronze with traces of pigment.

Date:

Ming dynasty (1368–1644), late 14th/15th century

Artist:

China

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Asia

Title

Sovereign of the Clouds of Dawn (Bixia Yuanjun)

Place

China (Artist's nationality:)

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1375–1450

Medium

Bronze with traces of pigment

Dimensions

98 × 57 × 32.5 cm (38 5/8 × 22 1/2 × 12 3/4 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Samuel G. Rautbord

Reference Number

1967.333

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