

Wenchang, Stellar God of Literature
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
- View original
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