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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Scholar Seated on a Rock or Wooden Bench with Armrest
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Scholar Seated on a Rock or Wooden Bench with Armrest

Artist Unknown
CultureChinese | Qing Dynasty
Datelate 17th - 18th century
MediumPorcelain | Dehua ware: molded porcelain with ivory-hued glaze
DimensionsOverall: 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.159
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On View
On view
DescriptionFigure of a seated man. Gentleman has downcast eyes, long wispy beard, long robe with ties at chest. He sits on gnarled stump or grotesque rock leaning on protruding piece with right elbow. Arms folded within robe sleeves at waist. Feet protrude from robe. Piece heavy, partially hollow, glaze creamy with light olive tone in crevices. Glaze rubbed on both shoulders and at two places on back of head.

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