Description
A moulded terracotta figure depicting a standing male official in traditional court attire, rendered in a formal, frontal pose with hands concealed within his sleeves. The figure wears a square-topped scholar’s hat and long stylised beard, emblematic of learned or bureaucratic rank.
The robe is decorated in relief with a prominent dragon motif to the front—symbolising authority and imperial association—above a band of geometric ornament. The reverse features a recessed panel and simplified detailing, typical of mould-produced decorative figures.
The surface retains a darkened wash or patinated finish, with lighter terracotta tones showing through at areas of wear, enhancing the sculptural detail.
Description
A moulded terracotta figure depicting a standing male official in traditional court attire, rendered in a formal, frontal pose with hands concealed within his sleeves. The figure wears a square-topped scholar’s hat and long stylised beard, emblematic of learned or bureaucratic rank.
The robe is decorated in relief with a prominent dragon motif to the front—symbolising authority and imperial association—above a band of geometric ornament. The reverse features a recessed panel and simplified detailing, typical of mould-produced decorative figures.
The surface retains a darkened wash or patinated finish, with lighter terracotta tones showing through at areas of wear, enhancing the sculptural detail.
