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Sawrey Gilpin (British, 1733–1807), "Gulliver Addressing the Houyhnhnms" (detail), 1769

Beauty and the Beast by STorA

Dragon Fish Japan. Edo period 5'3’’ x 34’’ x 17’’ - 160cm x 86cm x 43cm A splendid model of a Shachihoko, an enormous roof decoration well cast in bronze, with a dragon head with bushy eyebrows and whiskers, flared nostrils, a spiny dorsal fin and 4 large pectoral fins. His body with the scales of a carp and a large flared tail fin. Originally gilded overall, this impressive beast would have adorned the gable end of a splendid castle, temple or Samurai home. Now, with remnants of gilding to the scales and a good green weathered patina.  Note: Shachihoko were thought to provide protection against fire, as they were attributed with the power to control rain. Brandt Asian Art

Chalice of the Void by Seb McKinnon

Robert Brydall (detail)

photograph by Axel Kwet

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Escarabajo rinoceronte