Sujet
Tortoise and snake on a plinth, Northern Song dynasty, China, 11th century. Artist: Unknown
Légende
Tortoise and snake on a plinth, Northern Song dynasty, China, 11th century. A tortoise in the coils of a serpent on a rectangular plinth with shaved corners. The head of the tortoise is staring up at the hooded head of the serpent. The piece is covered with a greenish white glaze with brown splashes. The tortoise in the coils of a serpent represents the Dark Warrior, symbol of the north in Chinese mythology.
Bath (England), The Museum of East Asian Art
Date
1000
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images
Notre référence
HRM19B71_377
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
17,9Mo (446,1Ko) / 18,7cm x 24,0cm / 2213 x 2830 (300dpi)