Statuette

64-8-15

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 64-8-15
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Period Qing Dynasty
Date Made Kangxi
Section Asian
Materials Clay
Iconography Snake God | Hai-ling-wan
Description

Figure of the snake god seated on a plinth fashioned as a rock; plinth and robe of god fine aubergine, ornamented with stars and spots; undergarment rich yellow decorated with foliage and flowers in blue; slight defects.

Height 28.5 cm
Width 12 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Samuel Rotan, 1964

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