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Chinese Wooden Figure

Unknown artist, 1900

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, Bournemouth

A Holy Mendicant with his priestly robes, bare feet, praying beads, broom, and wallet for food and alms from the charitable who 'acquire merit' by providing for his earthly wants.

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Title of artwork, date

Chinese Wooden Figure, 1900

Date supported

1933

Medium and material

Wood

Dimensions

16 cm

Gifted by

Paul King

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