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 Casts of Chinese zodiac figures (Tang dynasty) (statue) Casts of Chinese zodiac figures (Tang dynasty) (statue) Casts of Chinese zodiac figures (Tang dynasty) (statue)

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Pottery copy of small statue representing Chinese zodiac sign
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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