Statue representing Chinese zodiac sign of Hsii, the Dog

Pottery copy of small statue

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Pottery copy of small statue
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Pottery copy of small statue, representing Chinese zodiac sign Hsii, the Dog, original probably Wei or Sui dynasty, 219 to 618, copy possibly taken in China, 1871-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A657787
Materials:
complete, pottery and wood
Measurements:
overall: 219 mm x 63 mm x 45 mm,
type:
statue
credit:
Sotheby's