A GILT-LACQUERED BRONZE FIGURE OF WENCHANG
A GILT-LACQUERED BRONZE FIGURE OF WENCHANG

MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)

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A GILT-LACQUERED BRONZE FIGURE OF WENCHANG
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The figure, with benevolent expression, is cast in a seated position holding a hu tablet in his right hand, and wearing a tall scholar's hat and voluminous robe that falls to the top of his ruyi-toed shoes.
5 ¾ in. (14.6 cm.) high, cloth box
Provenance
J.J. Lally & Co., New York, 2012.

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