A STANDING FIGURE OF LAOZI WITH SCEPTRE
A STANDING FIGURE OF LAOZI WITH SCEPTRE
Glazed stoneware
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
Brown glazed figurine of the wise man and philosopher Laozi. He presents an emphasized, high head and long beard, which he is touching with one hand. Long robe with wide sleeves; in one hand he is holding a ruyi sceptre as a symbol of honor. Firing opening on the unglazed bottom.
Dimensions: HEIGHT 20.4 CM
Condition: Very good condition
Provenance: Collection Jürgen L. Fischer, Ascona, Switzerland