New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Seated Military Officer

Artist Unknown

Date1368-1644

MediumCeramic | High-fired earthenware with variegated lead-fluxed glazes over molded decoration

DimensionsOverall: 9 1/4 x 8 in. (23.5 x 20.3 cm)

ClassificationsAsian art

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.311

Terms

Aubergine
Straw
Ochre
Green
Black
China

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DescriptionSeated man has left hand on left knee, right hand on right knee making fist forming hole for something to fit into it. Wears flowing robe of very dark aubergine with yoke and cape in straw, ochre and green glazes. Straight black hair hangs down back. Figure's face, hands, and bare feet are unglazed. Green glaze for base (or "rock") on which he sits. Patches of glaze missing on robe, notably right waist area, right knee, and left ankle. This figure probably that of Kuan Ti, God of War, in his civil aspect as a magistrate.