Gold and red lacquered copper alloy sculpture depicting Kuixing 魁星, god of examinations, China, 17th centuryServant of the god of literature Wen Chang - 文昌, he is depicted in his characteristic pose, one foot on an ao, giant winged dragon fish emerging from tumultuous waves, on a red lacquered base and holds a paintbrush in one hand and a bullion in the other. Made in two parts, the figure is attached to the fish-shaped base with a tenon. Total height: 35,5 cm; weight: 3626 gTin soldering.