Figurine

64-8-14A

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 64-8-14A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Period Qing Dynasty | Kangxi
Date Made Kangxi
Section Asian
Materials Ceramic
Iconography Guan Yu | Dragon
Description

Figure of Guan Yu seated on a plinth. Apple green robe decorated with black dragon which is surrounded by clouds in aubergine; the armor is porcelain. Condition (1914) perfect. An inscription on the base identifies the figure as Lord Guan (關公) and gives a date of 1661-1722 CE which corresponds to the Kangxi era.

Height 21 cm
Width 11 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Samuel Rotan, 1964

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