
Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties (1271-1911) :
The sheep motif is commonly seen on porcelain during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. In the Qing Dynasty, the image of three rams together was a common decoration on artsand crafts because people believed three rams would bring a propitious beginning.
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L: A 6 cm snuff bottle from the middle Qing Dynasty is decorated with ram patterns.
R: A grey-white jade penholder from the Qing Dynasty is in the Palace Museumcollection. Featuring a ewe and two little lambs crouched together, the vivid images convey a warm feeling.
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