Roof ornament
Artist
Unknown
CultureChinese | Ming Dynasty
Date1368-1644
MediumCeramic | Glaze
DimensionsOverall: 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. James C. Perry in Memory of Nancy Nash Perry
Object number36.8.144
Not on view
DescriptionStanding figure has unglazed face, hands, base and back. His costume is aubergine with turquoise trim, his two pointed hat also has some brown. He stands squarely, both hands before him resting on a waist high brown club, and a demonic look on his face. The base has an addition on edges of dull green paint which is worn off in many spots. Figure hollow but relatively heavy.
