A rare and large gilt-lacquered wood figure of Wenchang
Property from the Mark and Peter Dineley Collections
Mark 與 Peter Dineley珍藏
A rare and large gilt-lacquered wood figure of Wenchang
17th century
The God of Literature carved seated wearing a scholar's hat and long cascading robes falling in folds over the legs revealing two slippers, the left hand raised to the chest, his right hand resting on his knee, the face with serene expression flanked by a pair of long pendulous ears, the surface extensively gilt, wood stand. 90cm (35 1/2in) high. (2).
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Property from the Mark and Peter Dineley Collections
Mark 與 Peter Dineley珍藏
A rare and large gilt-lacquered wood figure of Wenchang
17th century
The God of Literature carved seated wearing a scholar's hat and long cascading robes falling in folds over the legs revealing two slippers, the left hand raised to the chest, his right hand resting on his knee, the face with serene expression flanked by a pair of long pendulous ears, the surface extensively gilt, wood stand. 90cm (35 1/2in) high. (2).
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