Porcelain China, Ming Dynasty, He Chao Zong mark (17 ct.)Dimensions: Height 24 cm by 9 cmWeight: 1082 gramsWenchang is the God of Culture and Literature and usually depicted as an elderly scholar. Here he is seated on a stool, his pointy shoes are sticking out underneath the flowy garment also covering his left arm. His big belly is portruding and framed by a band with rest-gold painting. He is holding a ruyi scepter in his right hand. His head is dressed with the headdress of a Chinese scholar.