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The Legendary Chinese Emperor Shen Nung

16th century

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

The Legendary Chinese Emperor Shen Nung, 16th century. Polychromed wood sculpture, 13 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (34.3 x 24.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Maher, 83.242. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

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Collection

Gallery

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Collection

Title

The Legendary Chinese Emperor Shen Nung

Date

16th century

Period

Muromachi Period to Momoyama Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Polychromed wood sculpture

Classification

Dimensions

13 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (34.3 x 24.1 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Maher

Accession Number

83.242

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