Seated Figure of Wenchang, the Daoist God of Literature

Culture: Chinese
Dynasty: possibly Ming dynasty, 1368–1644
Dynasty: possibly Qing dynasty, 1644–1911
Date: 17th century
Material: Gilded bronze, carnelian, pigment
made in: China, Asia
Classification: Metalwork, sculpture
Collection: Asian Art
Current Location: Not on view
Dimensions: 4 5/16 x 3 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. (11 x 8.3 x 5.7 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of J. Lionberger Davis
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 565:1957

- 1950
Draper and Draper [Richard Brandt Draper (1908–1971) and Camilla Mary Collins Draper (1911–1972)], Des Peres, MO

1950 - 1957
J. Lionberger Davis (1878–1973), St. Louis, MO, purchased from Draper and Draper [1]

1957 -
Saint Louis Art Museum, given by J. Lionberger Davis [2]

Notes:
[1] Per SLAM Accession Record [SLAM document files].

[2] Minutes of the Administrative Board of Control and the Advisory Committee of the City Art Museum, December 12, 1957.

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