Horse from Set of Zodiac Figures
Zodiacal figure in form of man with head of horse. Representing God of the Constellation Hsing. Grey earthenware with white ground. Painted with flesh-coloured pigments; Taoist symbol for the principle 'The Creative; Heaven' (Ch'ien =) see cat. card for better description.
- Date
- 386-534
- In our collection
- since October the 8th, 2010 up to now
- Dimensions
- Di.8-3/4 in.
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Earthenware with white slip and traces of pigment
- Price
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- Composition
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zinc 99% copper 1%