Chinese Blanc De Chine Seated Figure Sculpture
$5,500.00
18th century, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period
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Shop this Chinese Blanc De Chine sculpture of a seated figure for sale. This antique Chinese ceramic sculpture dates to the 18th century, Qing dynasty of the Kangxi period. The seated figure presumed to be the subject of the figure Wenchang Wang, also known as Wenchang Dijun, is a Taoist deity in Chinese mythology revered as the God of Culture and Literature. He is also known as the God of Literature and Culture. Sometimes he’s referred to as Wen Qu, or simply Wen, depending on the situation. It is common to see Wenchang Wang depicted as an elderly scholar accompanied by two attendants, Tianlong (also known as Heaven-Deaf) and Diya (also known as Earth-Mute). His services have traditionally been sought after by academics and writers who require inspiration or assistance just before an exam.
Dehua porcelain, also known as Blanc de Chine porcelain, is a type of white Chinese porcelain produced in the city of Dehua, in the Chinese province of Fujian. It has been produced since the Ming dynasty and continues to be produced today. It is popular among collectors and decorators looking to capture the style of Chinoiserie home decor decorations.
Dehua porcelain, also known as Blanc de Chine porcelain, is a type of white Chinese porcelain produced in the city of Dehua, in the Chinese province of Fujian. It has been produced since the Ming dynasty and continues to be produced today. It is popular among collectors and decorators looking to capture the style of Chinoiserie home decor decorations.
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8.75 inches in height.
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The figure has kiln crack imperfections, glaze irregularities, and loss to the fingertips of the seated figure.
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