This item is a cock sculpture or figurine made of terra cotta. This type of pottery and chicken figurine was a common burial object in ancient China, especially in the Han Dynasty (206 BC -220 AD), and is usually found in burial pits in tombs. In ancient times, sculptures of animals such as chickens were placed in tombs, which may have auspicious meanings or reflect the living customs of the time. The chicken is often regarded as a symbol of "virtue bird" and auspiciousness because of its habit of keeping promises and reporting. The sculpture depicts the cock's head and tail, and the texture of the feathers is clearly visible, with a strong flavor of life and a simple artistic style.

When the envoy sent to Central Asia returned to the court, he was amazed by this unique "heavenly horse". This robust animal has a strong back and shoulders, and works very hard, sweating profusely. Emperor Wu of China (141-87 BC) was fascinated by these stories and sent diplomats and later an army to obtain these horses. His interest in these extraordinary horses, as well as the increasingly important role of horses in military operations, largely indicates the popularity of horses in art since the Han Dynasty, especially during the rule of the Wu Kingdom. Bronze horses like this are placed in exquisitely decorated noble tombs.