Period:Ming dynasty Production date:16thC-17thC
Materials:ivory
Technique:carved, gilded,
Subjects:daoism reading/writing
Dimensions:Height: 39.50 centimetres (with stand) Height: 36 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 figure’s hair and eyes were touched in black ink while his broad waistband and scholarly belt were gilded over a red lacquer bole.
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![图片[1]-figure BM-2018-3005.187-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Ming dynasty/43/mid_P6140275.jpg)
![图片[2]-figure BM-2018-3005.187-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Ming dynasty/43/mid_P6140276.jpg)
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Materials:ivory
Technique:carved, gilded,
Subjects:daoism reading/writing
Dimensions:Height: 39.50 centimetres (with stand) Height: 36 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 figure’s hair and eyes were touched in black ink while his broad waistband and scholarly belt were gilded over a red lacquer bole.
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