Figure of an Emperor, 20th Century
Han people;China
Ivory and ink; 7 7/8 x 3 1/4 in.
2005.9.…

Emperor Figure

ClassificationsSculpture

Date20th Century

Made AtChina, Asia

MediumIvory and ink

DimensionsOverall: 7 7/8 x 3 1/4 in. (20 x 8.3 cm)

Credit LineGift of Cleo M. Stater

Object number2005.9.66

DescriptionCarved ivory figure of a regal man sitting on a throne. The man is bearded with painted black eyes and wears large beads around his neck. His crown and garments re highly decorative with dragon motif-this design also appears in the throne which has four dragon heads with black eyes on the front of the chair back. The ivory is signed and sits on a carved wooden stand.

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