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Ancient artifacts about sheep

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

Ancient artifacts about sheep

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L: A topaz zun, or wine vessel, from the Qing Dynasty is decorated with three sheep reliefs on its body. It is in the Palace Museum collection.

R: This grey jade penholder decorated with ram patterns is from Qing Dynasty and is in the Palace Museum collection. It depicts three sheep crouching on a stone beside two large banana trees in bloom. Pens can be put in the hollowed trees or gaps among the sheep.

 
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