Tao young sheep

[Tao Young Sheep]

Tao Young Sheep, Eastern Han Dynasty, 4.3 cm high, 6.6 cm long, unearthed in Huixian County, Henan Province
The lamb has no horns, its neck is slightly thin, its two ears are straight on both sides of the head, its head is stretched forward, its mouth is open like a song, its body is thin, it has no muscle feeling, its tail is short and slightly warped, and its limbs are separated from each other for walking. The image created by this work gives people space for imagination, just like a stray lamb looking for its way back, walking and singing, and the scene is vivid
As a burial object, pottery sheep is a common type of pottery figurines in many animal images, and is an important material for in-depth understanding of ancient etiquette. It is not only the product of the ancient funeral system and living customs, but also an ancient sculpture of great artistic value.