Crocker Art Museum Adventures

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After visiting the Crocker Museum Asian exhibit, I decided to do my research on the "Standing Dog" pottery. The reason why I chose this artwork was mainly because of the design. The design was unique for its time in China and it was created in the Han dynasty from 206BCE-220CE. It stood out from the rest of the art that I notice because I was more interested in the pottery than the sculptures. 
Standing Dog
Picture taken at Crocker Museum
by Henry Tran


The research I performed on this artwork is that the "ancient Chinese honored dogs, throughout Chinese history, China had appreciated dogs for their loyalty and trust.  Dogs have served China as hunters, palace guards, and gifts to emperors. During the early dynasties, dogs were interred with their deceased masters and mistresses as it was believed they would serve as guides into the afterlife." The ancient pottery dog is a burial votive figure in which it represents Chinese appreciation.
Henry and The Standing Dog
Picture taken by Perris James
But the interesting thing about this research was my experience at the Crocker Museum. I went to the Crocker Museum on November 27 at around 11:30 am with my friend Perris. Going into the Museum, we were greeted with open smiles and a warm welcome from the staff. Finding the exhibit was oddly confusing to find at first but we realize it's not about the final destination, its about the places? exhibits you walk through. I felt like I was too noisy when I was walking around with my shoes because of the rain that causes my shoe to have a noisy effect but overall I had a wonderful time exploring the exhibit from the beginning of the third floor to the end.

 Work Cited:
Artist Unknown. Standing Dog, 206BCE-220CE. Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Location: 216 O St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA

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