US EUROPE AFRICA ASIA 中文
Culture

Ancient artifacts about sheep

( Chinaculture.org ) Updated: 2015-02-03 07:00:00

Tang Dynasty(AD 618-907) and Song Dynasty (960-1279):

Ancient artifacts about sheep

A sheep-shaped candlestick [Photo/Artron.net]

This is a sheep-shaped candlestick from the Zhenjiang Museum collection in Jiangsu province. It is 14.7cm high and 17 cm long. The sheep is crouching on the ground with its mouth open and a hole on its head for inserting candles. It is a fine celadon piece from the ancient Yue kiln.

 
Editor's Picks
Hot words

Most Popular
 
...