Casts of Chinese zodiac figures (Tang dynasty)
- Made:
- 1871-1900 (copy); 618-907 CE (original) in China
Pottery copy of small statue representing Chinese zodiac sign Chou, the ox, original probably Wei or Sui dynasty, 618-907 CE , cast possibly taken in China, 1801-1900
Details
- Category:
- Asian Medicine
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A658110
- Materials:
- complete, pottery and wood (unidentified)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 195 mm x 60 mm x 40 mm, 0.3 kg
- type:
- statue
- credit:
- Wellcome Trust