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Chinese Zodiac Set
Chinese Zodiac Set
Chinese Zodiac Set
Museum of International Folk Art

Chinese Zodiac Set

Dateca. 1848
Place madeChina, East Asia, Asia
MediumCeramic
Dimensions8 1/16 × 2 7/8 × 2 3/8 in. (20.4 × 7.3 × 6 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Charmay Allred, Museum of International Folk Art (A.1996.4.23v)
Object numberA.1996.4.23V
Description12 pcs. Dragon, cattle, rabbit, rat, tiger, serpent, pig, rooster, 2 rams, 2 dogs. (usual monkey, horse not represented.) Wht. figures wear robes w/blue designs, Each stands on dk. blue base incorporated into figure.
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