Period:Ming dynasty Production date:16thC-17thC
Materials:ivory
Technique:carved
Subjects:reading/writing
Dimensions:Height: 22.50 centimetres (with stand)
Description:
Carved ivory figure of Kuixing, the god of examinations, standing on a turtle’s head with his left foot kicking towards the sky. He is depicted with large threatening eyes and a square mouth said to ward off evil and demons. He holds a writing brush in one hand and the other hand holds a tablet (?). Wooden base.
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![图片[1]-figure BM-2018-3005.21-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Ming dynasty/43/mid_P6140261.jpg)
![图片[2]-figure BM-2018-3005.21-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Ming dynasty/43/mid_P6140262.jpg)
![图片[3]-figure BM-2018-3005.21-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Ming dynasty/43/mid_P6140264.jpg)
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Materials:ivory
Technique:carved
Subjects:reading/writing
Dimensions:Height: 22.50 centimetres (with stand)
Description:
Carved ivory figure of Kuixing, the god of examinations, standing on a turtle’s head with his left foot kicking towards the sky. He is depicted with large threatening eyes and a square mouth said to ward off evil and demons. He holds a writing brush in one hand and the other hand holds a tablet (?). Wooden base.
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