A large blanc-de-chine Dehua figure of Wenchang. 17th c.
Wenchang is seated on a pierced rockwork throne, holding a ruyi-sceptre in his left hand which rests on a outcrop, the long flowing robes covering his other arm and exposing a foot, wearing two large belts, one inset with stylised jade plaques, an official hat and long plaits extending to his shoulders, the upper lip and chin with piercing for the insertion of real hair.
- Country:
- China (Dehua)
- Period :
- 17th century
- Material:
- Porcelain
- Dimension:
- 13.38 in. (34 cm)
- Reference :
- E159
- Status:
- sold
Related works
For a related figure, see Marchant, Blanc de Chine, p. 16, 2014, no. 5.
Notice
Wenchang is the Daoist god of literature, further revered as a figure of general benevolence.
