SculptureChinese7th century

Small Votive Image Representing Laozi Seated at a Curved, Three-Legged Writing Desk, with Attached Flaming Halo and Stand

dated to 602

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Cast bronze; with inscription on three sides of the stand dating to 602

Culture

Chinese

Period

Sui dynasty, 581-618

Century

7th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 10 x W. 3.3 x D. 3.2 cm (3 15/16 x 1 5/16 x 1 1/4 in.)

Provenance

Shao F. Wang purchased from Sotheby's, New York Ex-coll: Robert H. Ellsworth Collection, New York

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