Object Number | 29-127-1686 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Chinese |
Provenience | China |
Date Made | 1717-1719 |
Section | Asian |
Materials | Bronze |
Iconography | Kuixing | God of Literature | God of Examinations |
Description | Obv.文星高照 Wen Xing Gao Zhao (The Star of Literature Shines on High) with Kuixing 魁星, the God of Literature and Examinations. Rev. 一品當朝 Yi Pin Dang Chao (First Rank Official at the Court) 状元及第 Zhuang Yuan Ji Di (First Place in the Palace Examinations).16 dots border. |
Credit Line | Purchased from Rev. Edward W. Thwing; subscription of Robert C. H. Brock, 1902 |
Other Number | 11611 - R. C. H. Brock Collection Number |
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