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Kneeling Boy, Fragment
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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.
Cleveland Museum of Art’s own descriptionCredit lineKneeling Boy, Fragment, 1500s. China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644). Ivory; overall: 11 cm (4 5/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. Millikin, 1989.329
