16/17th century Ming/Early Qing dynastyWenchang deity seated statue, wearing a ceremonial robe and head dress, holding a Hu Scepter. Also known as Wenchang Dijun, he is depicted seated, his expression benevolent and calm gazing ahead. Daoism flourished during the 16th and 17th centuries of the Ming dynasty when monumental bronze figures of Daoist deities were made under the imperial patronage of the Jiaqing and Wanli emperors. 21.8cm HeightCondition report: overall good condition, gilt flacked.Provenance: Provenance: Private collection from Salisbury, purchased in Hongkong 1980s