Devil figure stepping rightwards

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 95.66.1
Type: sculpture; ceramics; architectural fragment
Date of production:
16th–17th centuries
Ming dynasty
Place of production:
Materials: earthenware
Techniques: engraved; glazed; stamped
Dimensions: height: 36.9 cm
width: 22.2 cm
There remained only a few ceramic roof figures that depict demons. This demon is striding to the right and leaning on a cloud between its legs. He is wearing armours on his legs and arms, a headband and a necklace; his shoulders are covered with a shawl.