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Twelve Zodiac Animals in Human Attire

Twelve Zodiac Animals in Human Attire
Twelve Zodiac Animals in Human Attire
(Six Dynasties-Sui Dynasty (581-618))

Twelve Zodiac Animals in Human Attire

DateSix Dynasties- Sui dynasty, 6th - 7th century
Mediumgrey earthenware with traces of pigment
Dimensionsobject (each): 9 1/8 in. (23.2 cm)
ClassificationCERAMICS
Credit LineSBMA, Gift of the Joseph Halle Schaffner Estate
Object number1973.85.1-.12
Subject(s)
  • animal
  • tiger
  • rabbit
  • dragon
  • snake
  • horse
  • goat
  • monkey
  • bird
  • dog
Collection
  • Asian
Sub-Collection(s)
  • Chinese
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