When was "Paperweight in the shape of a Qilin" created?

This artwork was created 15th century.

What medium is "Paperweight in the shape of a Qilin"?

Paperweight in the shape of a Qilin is Bronze.

Yes, Paperweight in the shape of a Qilin is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Unknown Artist

15th century

Medium

Bronze

Dimensions

W. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); W. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); D. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)

Classification

Metalwork

Culture & Period

China · Ming dynasty (1368–1644)

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, 2016

Accession Number

2016.243

Rights

Public Domain