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Nov 7, 2018
Kneeling Boy, Fragment
Kneeling Boy, Fragment
1500s
China, Ming dynasty
(1368–1644)
Ivory
Overall: 11 cm (4 5/16 in.)
Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. Millikin 1989.329
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In the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), luxury items became more affordable to larger parts of the society, including women, merchants, and literati in non-official positions. Imperial patronage and a growing urban population encouraged consumption of luxury goods and local craftmanship. This ivory illustrates the superb carving skills and the creative mind of the skilled artisan who sought clients on a competitive market.
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