A lacquered and gilt wood sculpture of Wen Chang

16TH/17TH CENTURY

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A lacquered and gilt wood sculpture of Wen Chang
16th/17th Century
The God of Literature seated on rockwork with legs apart, wearing a long coat decorated in relief with cranes, dragons and floral motifs, holding the studded belt with his right hand, the other leaning on his thigh, scholar's cap, smiling downcast expression (some retouches and damages)
90 cm. high

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