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 Chinese zodiac figures Chinese zodiac figures Chinese zodiac figures

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Pottery copy of small statue representing Chinese zodiac sign
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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Chinese zodiac figures
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Chinese zodiac figures
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Chinese zodiac figures
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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