Dog

Han dynasty

Macau Museum
Lisbon, Portugal

The eleventh creature in the Chinese Zodiac, representing different regions of China. In northern China for instance, dogs are venerated for their capacity to protect men from demons.

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Details

Title: Dog
Date Created: Han dynasty
Location: The Macau Museum
Location Created: China
Physical Dimensions: H. 26.5 cm
Photographer: Paulo Alexandrino, Masayuki Kondo
External Link: Download image
Medium: Glazed earthenware
Art Genre: Statuette
Art Form: Ceramic
Accession Number: Inv. 664

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