

Chinese zodiac figure, snake
The figure depicts a snake with a human-like body. The snake's head is rounded and features two small eyes and a mouth. The body is covered in ridges, resembling scales. The arms are crossed, with the hands resting on the upper arms. The figure appears to be made of clay or stone and has a brown color with visible signs of wear and aging. The background is a gradient of dark grey to light grey. The title is "Chinese zodiac figure, snake".
Artwork Details
- Date
- 13th century
- Medium
- Grey earthenware with pigment
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 461 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
You May Also Like

Seated Figure

Jar

Jar

Vessel leg in the form of a bird

Figurine

Female Figure

Pestle

Figure

Seated Male Figurine

Vessel leg in the form of a bird

Figurine

Funeral Urn

Shawabty

Vase

Siren-Shaped Perfume Flask

Vessel leg in the form of a bird

Vessel with Pudu

Jar in Shape of Grotesque Beasts

Seated Figure

Mortuary Figure of the Zodiac Sign: Dragon (Leo)

Dish

Bird Effigy Pipe Fragment

Statuette of Osiris (head)

Figure (Nkishi)




