Polestar Deity Kui Xing
Polestar Deity Kui Xing by Artist. Greenish metal sculpture of a man with a large head, protruding eyes, and a wide mouth. The figure wears a long robe with billowy sleeves and a sash around the waist. One arm is raised with the hand near the face. The sculpture stands on a black metal stand. The background is gray, gradating to dark at the top.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 16th–17th century
- Medium:
- Leaded tin brass; lost-wax cast
- Culture:
- China
- Dimensions:
- 469 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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