Qu Yuan, poet and official

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.:	97.12.1
Type:	sculpture; pottery
Date of production:	18. század Qing dynasty
Place of production:	Dehua, Fujian province, China

Materials:	porcelain
Techniques:	applied; glazed
Dimensions:	height: 43 cm diameter (base):14.7 cm

The male figure standing on waves is most probably Qu Yuan 屈原, minister of the Chu state, renowned official and poet (332-295 BC). He wears a cap on his head; in his right hand (now missing) he probably held a scroll.

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