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Figure of a 'mermaid' composed of the upper part of a monkey's body and a fish tail, with various additions. With wooden lidded case.

Details

  • Title: Mermaid
  • Date Created: 1700/1799
  • Physical Dimensions: Length: 38.00cm (figure); Height: 16.20cm (wooden case); Width: 42.00cm (wooden case); Depth: 16.20cm (wooden case); Weight: 539.00g (wooden case)
  • External Link: British Museum collection online
  • Subject: chimaera
  • Registration number: As1942,01.1
  • Production place: Made in Japan
  • Period/culture: Edo Period
  • Material: monkey tissue; fish tissue
  • Copyright: Photo: © Trustees of the British Museum
  • Acquisition: Donated by Princess Arthur of Connaught. From Arthur

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