Title
Carved Hawthorn Root Figural Group Depicting a Deity
Object Type
Creator
Date
19th century
Description
CARVED HAWTHORN ROOT FIGURAL GROUP DEPICTING A DEITY (Chinese, 19th century), the female deity appears mounted on a mule accompanied by a sage holding a staff. Pegs connect the figures to the gnarled root base.
Cultural Origin
Chinese
Medium
hawthorn root
Extent
26" x 24 1/2" x 14"
Collection
Source
Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Gwendolen E. Rives.
Identifier
PSNC.6390
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