A large Blanc-de-Chine figure of Wenchang, the Daoist god of Literature. Kangxi period
The Daoist god of Literature shown seated on a rockwork throne, holding a ruyi scepter in his left hand, wearing an official’s hat with long tabs, full robes, and two stiff belts that frame his rounded belly, the lower belt with ‘jade’ plaques, his well-modeled face pierced for attachment of a moustache and beard,
- Country:
- China
- Period :
- Kangxi (1662-1722)
- Material:
- Porcelain
- Dimension:
- 13.38 in. (34.5 cm)
- Reference :
- B846
- Status:
- sold
