Late Ming dynasty Finely modelled with the God of Literature and an entourage of four figures on rockwork, Wenchang wearing his scholar's robe and high hat seated to the centre beside Kuixing, the God of four stars, and Zhuyi, the distributor of examination results, above Baite, the horse of Wenchang, with bridle and trappings flanked by two attendants, one of whom holds a book and the other a ruyi sceptre, all covered in a creamy-white glaze. 21cm (8 1/4in) high.