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Among the acquisitions of Zheng He’s expeditions, none excited more interest in the Chinese court than an African giraffe. photo: Tribute Giraffe with Attendant, 1414, China, Ming Dynasty (1368–1644), Yongle Period (1403–1424), ink and color on silk/Gift of John T. Dorrance, 1977 (1977-42-1)/The Philadelphia Museum of Art/Art Resource, NY