Antique Chinese LongQuan Celadon Glazed Porcelain "WenChang" Statue

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Antique Chinese LongQuan Celadon Glazed Porcelain "WenChang" Statue:
$6500.00

Museum Reference
A comparable Late Ming Longquan celadon Wenchang figure is held in the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (Brisbane, Australia), accession no. 2012.034. This listing is provided for scholarly comparison only and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the museum.Wenchang – The God of Literature and Official Success

Wenchang (Wenchang Wang) is one of the most revered deities in Chinese culture, traditionally worshipped as the God of Literature, Scholarship, and Civil Service Success. For centuries, students, scholars, and government officials prayed to Wenchang for wisdom, academic achievement, and success in the imperial examinations.

The theme "Jiaguan Jinjue" (加官晋爵) literally means promotion in official rank and elevation in noble status. It symbolizes career advancement, honor, prosperity, and the fulfillment of one's ambitions. Sculptures depicting Wenchang carrying or accompanied by symbols of official promotion were especially favored during the Ming and Qing dynasties as auspicious objects displayed in scholars' studios and elite households.

Today, Ming dynasty Longquan celadon figures of Wenchang are appreciated not only for their refined craftsmanship and beautiful celadon glaze, but also for their deep cultural significance as enduring symbols of learning, success, and good fortune.

Provenance: Property acquired from estate sales, private collections, sales, and consignments throughout Texas and the United States unless otherwise noted.
Condition:Very good;used condition with light crazing and minor rubbing commensurate with age and class="isSelectedEnd" style="text-align: start;">Terms of Sale

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