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Casts of Chinese zodiac figures (Tang dynasty)
- Made:
- 1871-1900 (copy); 618-907 CE (original) in China
![Pottery copy of a small statue](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/439/716/small_thumbnail_smg00001315.jpg)
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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
- Measurements:
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overall: 230 mm x 64 mm x 52 mm, 0.342 kg
- type:
- statue
- credit:
- Wellcome Trust