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Sculpture of Xuanwu (Daoist deity of the North)
Sculpture of Xuanwu (Daoist deity of the North)

Sculpture of Xuanwu (Daoist deity of the North)

1573–1619
Medium/TechniqueJingdezhen-ware porcelain painted in underglaze blue
DimensionsOverall: 46 x 20 x 15cm (18 1/8 x 7 7/8 x 5 7/8in.)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. F. Gordon Morrill
Accession number1979.785
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ClassificationsCeramics
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ProvenanceMorrill family purchased figure from the Asian art dealer Aronson in 1967. Morrill received a temporary import permit to bring the statue to Italy during the late 60s early 70s. Returned to the USA in 1976.