CHINESE
God of the North star
Qing dynasty, Kangxi period 1662-1722

Medium
porcelain

Measurements
19.6 × 11.5 × 6.9 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of J. T. Hackett, 1924

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, south-east China, China

Accession Number
2626-D3

Department
Asian Art

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Physical description
Wall plaque. Seated on high backed throne, long robed with cloud collar cape, both hands on knees, tortoise encircled by snake at feet, two standing long robed male attendants.

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CHINESE
God of the North star
Qing dynasty, Kangxi period 1662-1722