Seated Scholar
Maker
Unidentified artist
DateMing Dynasty (1368-1644)
MediumCarved lacquered wood with gold and polychrome pigments
Dimensions13 x 6 1/8 x 3 1/8 inches (33 x 15.6 x 7.9 cm)
CultureChina
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Dr. Jerry Silver and Karen Silver
Terms
- Sculpture
- Carving
- Gold
- Lacquer
- Pigments
- Wood
- Folklore
- Gods
- Government officials
- Hats
- Headdresses
- Religion
- Scholars
Object number91.081.012
Collections
Unidentified artist
Nara period, late 8th-early 9th century
17th-18th century
17th-18th century