Ancient artifacts about sheep

Updated: 2015-02-03 07:00

(Chinaculture.org)

Han Dynasty (220–206 BC):

During the Han Dynasty, sheep were not only livestock, but also used as a means of transport. Sheep images are found on much pottery from this period. Some sheep-shaped porcelain began to emerge during the Six Dynasties period, which became a fad.

An artifact designed with sheep patterns from the Han Dynasty. [Photo/Artron.net]