Museum displays painted clay sculptures of Chinese zodiac

Updated: Feb 22, 2021 govt.chinadaily.com.cn Print

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Are you up on the 12 Chinese zodiac signs? If not, you can visit the National Museum of China in Beijing to appreciate colorfully painted clay sculptures of 12 Chinese zodiac animals. The national intangible cultural heritage figures from Fengxiang district, Baoji city of Northwest China’s Shaanxi province, have exaggerated appearances filled with gaiety.

Colorfully painted clay sculptures of 12 Chinese zodiac animals are on show at the National Museum of China in Beijing. [Photos/IC]

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