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The Cleveland Museum of Art
Cranes and Serpents

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Cranes and Serpents

475–221 BCE · Sculpture

Can I see it?

Yes — on view

The Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland, United States

Room241A Arts of Ancient China

Confirmed on public display.

Verified: 13 d ago· verified
In this state since: Aug 19, 2026
Source: Official museum collection data

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“Cranes and Serpents” is a sculpture, dated 475–221 BCE. As of the latest verification it is on public display at The Cleveland Museum of Art (241A Arts of Ancient China) in Cleveland. ART MAP tracks this work's display status over time, with every claim carrying its source and verification date.

Details

Date: 475–221 BCE
Medium: Sculpture
Accession number: 1938.9

In the catalog

China, reportedly from Hunan province, Changsha, Warring States period (475–221 BCE), State of Chu (c. 1046–223 BCE)

Market

No public auction anchor for this work’s market context yet.

Auction history

No public auction records tracked for this work. Sales at Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Phillips will appear here as the index grows.

Data sources

pipeline · record cma:117940 · fetched 13 d ago
Image: ART MAP data pipeline — Museum open access (data contract v1)

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