God of Literature
Artist
China
MediumCeramic, gilt, paint
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineGift of A.F. Ufford
Object number1935.48.1
DescriptionThe chinese god of literature, red and gilt figure standing on crocodile with one foot stretched out behind supposed to have been designed by Yen Yoh of the Yuen Dynasty 1314AD and is worshippped by students. Figure has proper right hand up, left hand holding something in front and left foot back.On View
Not on viewCollections
China
mid 19th cent
GALLE, Philip, 1537-1612
17th century
Pre-Columbian
Egypt
JOHN F. SMITH
