Mythological Animal

Animal Vessel

The body of the mythological figure shows shapings of different animals and is rather similar to a lion. The face is like from a smiling sphinx.  There are three horns, the middle could be like a unicorn. Those animals in small sizes were used as grave offerings.

Object ID
Persia_040

Age
?

Material
Clay / Ceramics

Color
Turquoise / blue / grey

Height
15 cm

Width
9 cm

Condition
Fair to good.

Price
on request

Description

The body of the mythological figure shows shapings of different animals and is rather similar to a lion. Around the body are suggested ribs. The legs are like from a cat, the tail similar to a duck. The face shows a kind of a smiling sphinx.  There are three horns on the head, one on each side, the middle is put on like a unicorn. The „chi-lin“ belongs to the miracle beasts. The bottom of the figure has a gap and is inside hollow. Those hybrids of human, animal and monster in small sizes were used as grave offerings. (HV)

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