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Soapstone figure of Dongfang Shuo
Soapstone figure of Dongfang Shuo
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Title
Soapstone figure of Dongfang Shuo by Yang Yuxuan Late Ming-early Qing dynasty (1630-1680)
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Soapstone figure of Dongfang Shuo
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BATEA : 332
Simple name
figure
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stone; soapstone; figure; Ming; Yang Yuxuan; Qing; scholar's studio; China; signed; Dongfang Shuo;
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A pink soapstone seated smiling figure of Dongfang Shuo with one hand holding a peach and wearing a cloth covering on his topknot. The face, beard and borders of the robes are intricately incised. The signature of Yang Yuxuan is subtly incised on the rock seat.
Description material
soapstone
Description condition
Restored by conservationists at Wiltshire History Centre, returned 20 July 2020.Recovered damaged in April 2019. Stolen on 17 April 2018. chip on headdress
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11cm
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7.5cm
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Description inscription
2 character 'Yuxuan' incised on rock seat
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1630 = 1680
Production period
late Ming-Qing Kangxi
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China
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