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Figure of a Daoist Deity

Chinese Qing Dynasty

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a standing figure of a man wearing intricate traditional attire with vibrant colors such as black, green, yellow, pink, and white. The figure's clothing is richly decorated, featuring floral motifs and colorful patterns. The headgear is pink and green with a striped pattern, and the sculpture includes a prominent long beard. The material is likely ceramic with glazed colors for a lustrous finish. The figure appears life-like in proportion, holding a paper-like scroll in one hand.

Artwork Details

Date
Kangxi period, 1662/1722
Medium
porcelain with famille jaune and famille noire enamels on the biscuit
Dimensions
699 × 1200 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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