FIGURINE OF A PUTAI
Creator(s): Unknown
On view in: Pavilion Hallway
About this object
The statuette is carved from amethyst quartz. He is seated on his haunches. He is laughing with his head thrown back and mouth open. He wears flowing robes with his fat belly exposed. It is carved underneath with details of one foot and part of the drapery.
- Object name:
- FIGURINE OF A PUTAI
- Made from:
- Amethyst quartz
- Made in:
- China
- Date made:
- unknown
- Size:
- 3.3 cm (1 5/16 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 62.48
- Class:
- HARDSTONE
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973