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Wenchang, Stellar God of Literature

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wenchang, Stellar God of Literature, a sculpture of a man with a bald head and goatee, wearing a robe, sitting cross-legged on a flat base. The man has a serene expression, and the robe has folds and creases. The statue is made of wood or amber-colored material with a shiny finish. The figure's right hand appears to hold an object to his chest. The background is dark gray to light gray gradient.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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