The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Twelve Animals of the Chinese Zodiac

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Cambodian Rattan: The Sculpture of Sopheap Pich

This slideshow details how the contemporary Cambodian artist Sopheap Pich creates organic open-weave sculptures that are inspired by human anatomy, plant life, and the history and culture of Cambodia.

Published in conjunction with the exhibition Cambodian Rattan: The Sculptures of Sopheap Pich, on view February 23 through June 16, 2013.

The exhibition and related programs are made possible by Cynthia Hazen Polsky and Leon B. Polsky.

The exhibition and programs are presented as part of the New York–wide Season of Cambodia.

Video/Audio (3)

Cambodian Rattan: The Sculpture of Sopheap Pich
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Sunday at the Met: Cambodian Rattan Discussion
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Sunday at the Met: Cambodian Rattan Performance
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Twelve Animals of the Chinese Zodiac

Period:: Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Date:: 19th century
Culture:: China
Medium:: Jade (nephrite)
Dimensions:: Overall (each approx.): H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); W. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
Classification:: Jade
Credit Line:: Gift of Heber R. Bishop, 1902
Accession Number:: 02.18.730a–l

This artwork is not on display

Provenance

Heber R. Bishop , New York (until 1902)
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What
Jade (1,922)

Nephrite (824)
Where
Asia (68,071)

China (17,417)
When
A.D. 1800-1900 (80,185)
In the Museum
Asian Art (35,222)
Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History
China, 1800–1900 A.D.