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Case 20: Animals with a Purpose (P12)

While many animal forms were decorative, some also served as functional objects such as the Bear Jug, Camel Teapot, and Hare Charger. The bear's detachable head becomes a cup fo...

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1700 C.E. - 1786 C.E.

13 featured

Charger
Charger
Figure of a Man
Figure of a Man
Figure of a Man
Figure of a Man
Figure of a Man
Figure of a Man
Figure of a Man
Figure of a Man
Figure of a Man
Figure of a Man
Teapot in the Form of a Camel
Teapot in the Form of a Camel
Jug in the Form of a Bear
Jug in the Form of a Bear
Figure of a Dog
Figure of a Dog
Figure of a Rabbit
Figure of a Rabbit
Figure of an Owl
Figure of an Owl
Figure of a Cat
Figure of a Cat
Figure of a Lion
Figure of a Lion

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Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Kansas City

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