Chinese white porcelain Wenchang, China, Dehua, 17th century The Taoist god of literature is depicted seated on a pierced rock, wearing a long belted robe and an official's headdress. The face is serene, pierced with small holes for a moustache and beard. The right arm rests on a rock, revealing the hand, while the left arm is entirely concealed in the sleeve. Height: 33.5 cm Provenance: Michael B. Weisbrod INC, New-York" label.