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29-127-1686

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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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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