Ancient artifacts about sheep

Updated: 2015-02-03 07:00

(Chinaculture.org)

Tang Dynasty(AD 618-907) and Song Dynasty (960-1279):

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.