Devil figure stepping leftwards
| Accession Nr.: | 95.67.1 |
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| Type: | sculpture; ceramics; architectural fragment |
| Date of production: |
16th–17th centuries
Ming dynasty |
| Place of production: |
| Materials: | earthenware |
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| Techniques: | engraved; glazed; stamped |
| Dimensions: | height: 35 cm width: 22.3 cm |
Ceramic roof figures depiciting demons are characteristic Ming works of art. Only a few of them remained. The modelling of this dynamic and lively figure is characterised by strength. The expressive elaboration of the muscles and the threatening movement evoke fear.