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Ancient artifacts about sheep (4)

(China Daily)    10:43, February 04, 2015
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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.


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