Casts of Chinese zodiac figures (Tang dynasty)
- Made:
- 1871-1900 (copy); 618-907 CE (original) in China
Pottery copy of a small statue representing the Chinese zodiac sign of Wu, the Horse, original probably Wei or Sui Dynasty, 618-907 CE copy possibly taken in China, late 19th century
Details
- Category:
- Asian Medicine
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A39028
- Materials:
- pottery, wood (unidentified) and complete
- Measurements:
-
overall: 234 mm x 56 mm x 67 mm, 0.372 kg
- type:
- statue
- credit:
- Wellcome Trust