Period:Ming dynasty Production date:16thC-17thC
Materials:ivory
Technique:carved
Subjects:daoism reading/writing
Dimensions:Height: 34.50 centimetres (with stand) Height: 31 centimetres
Description:
Carved ivory figure of Wen Chang, the god of literature and writing, holding a hu tablet in his left hand while his right hand supporting an ornamental girdle. The hat is a replacement. The figure’s hair and eyes were touched in black ink. Wooden base.
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![图片[1]-figure BM-2018-3005.188-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Ming dynasty/43/mid_P6140271.jpg)
![图片[2]-figure BM-2018-3005.188-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Ming dynasty/43/mid_P6140273.jpg)
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Materials:ivory
Technique:carved
Subjects:daoism reading/writing
Dimensions:Height: 34.50 centimetres (with stand) Height: 31 centimetres
Description:
Carved ivory figure of Wen Chang, the god of literature and writing, holding a hu tablet in his left hand while his right hand supporting an ornamental girdle. The hat is a replacement. The figure’s hair and eyes were touched in black ink. Wooden base.
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