Zodiac Figure: Rooster
The ceramic figure depicts a Rooster, one of the twelve zodiac animals. The Rooster has a large beak and a comb on top of its head. It wears a loose purple shirt with green accents and green pants. The figure stands on a small, dark wooden base with its right hand on its hip and left hand raised. The background is a gradient from dark gray to light gray. The title of this piece is "Zodiac Figure: Rooster".
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Porcelain, in the biscuit and with turquoise and aubergine glazes
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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