Period:Qing dynasty (1644–1911) Date:late 19th century Culture:China Medium:Ivory with pigment Dimensions:H. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm); W. 21 1/4 in. (54 cm); D. 7/8 in. (2.2cm) Classification:Ivories Credit Line:Gift of Florence A. Schilling, in memory of Ernest J. Schilling, 1963 Accession Number:63.133.1 Despite the Qianlong mark (1736 – 95) carved into the back of this plaque, stylistic features, such as the dragon ’ s large horns and awkwardly rendered claws, indicate that this object was produced later, possibly for export. It is decorated with an incised landscape on the back.
Period:Qing dynasty (1644–1911) Date:late 19th century Culture:China Medium:Ivory with pigment Dimensions:H. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm); W. 21 1/4 in. (54 cm); D. 7/8 in. (2.2cm) Classification:Ivories Credit Line:Gift of Florence A. Schilling, in memory of Ernest J. Schilling, 1963 Accession Number:63.133.1 Despite the Qianlong mark (1736 – 95) carved into the back of this plaque, stylistic features, such as the dragon ’ s large horns and awkwardly rendered claws, indicate that this object was produced later, possibly for export. It is decorated with an incised landscape on the back.