Wen Chang
Figure of Wen Chang
1600-1700 (made)
1600-1700 (made)
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| Place of origin |
The figure was assembled from press-moulded parts. The mould seams are clearly
visible inside the base.
visible inside the base.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Wen Chang (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Glazed porcelain |
| Brief description | Dehua ware. Figure of Wen Chang, glazed porcelain, China, Qing dynasty, probably 17th century |
| Physical description | Figure of Wen Chang, god of literature, holding a sceptre or tablet, and seated on a chair with rounded back, his feet on a stool with a tiger skin. The lips and cheeks are pierced for hair, and the square cap for tassels. Porcelain covered with cream-white glaze. |
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| Credit line | Purchased with Art Fund support, the Vallentin Bequest, Sir Percival David and the Universities China Committee |
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| Summary | The figure was assembled from press-moulded parts. The mould seams are clearly visible inside the base. |
| Bibliographic reference | Hobson, R.L.The George Eumorfopoulos collection; catalogue of the Chinese, Corean and Persian pottery and porcelain. London: E. Benn, 1925-28, vol. IV, D284 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | CIRC.110-1935 |
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| Record created | January 7, 2009 |
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