Maker: Unknown
Ivory figure of a scholar reclining against a fascicle of books. Touched with red and black.
This figure may represent Li Bai (701-762 AD), one of China's greatest poets, a bohemian character addicted to wine. Or Zhang Zhihe, an 8th century wine addict and cosmologist.
Length: 9.2 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1951) by Goetze, Constance, Mrs
Accession number: O.26-1951
Primary reference Number: 201952
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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