Casts of Chinese zodiac figures (Tang dynasty)

Made:
1871-1900 (copy); 618-907 CE (original) in China
Pottery copy of a small statue Casts of Chinese zodiac figures (Tang dynasty) Casts of Chinese zodiac figures (Tang dynasty) Casts of Chinese zodiac figures (Tang dynasty)

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Pottery copy of a small statue
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Pottery copy of a small statue, representing the Chinese zodiac sign of Ch'en, the Dragon, original probably Wei or Sui dynasty, 618-907 CE, copy possibly taken in China, 1871-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A657792
Materials:
pottery, wood and complete
Measurements:
overall: 230 mm x 64 mm x 52 mm, 0.342 kg
type:
statue
credit:
Wellcome Trust