Zodiac Figure: Snake
The seventeenth and eighteenth centuries witnessed a revival of half-human, half-animal depictions of the zodiac, which were probably inspired by an antiquarian interest. Each animal is cast like an enthusiastic actor, dressed in a purple jacket and blue pants and striking an animated pose. This small porcelain sculpture is from a twelve-piece set that would have been displayed in a residence, serving both as an auspicious decoration and as a means to dispel evil influences.
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