Old Testament Figures, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Cloisonné enamel, Overall (a David): H. 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm); W. 3 5/16 in. (8.5 cm); D. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm), Cloisonné, Clothing and other attributes suggest that these rare figures are Old Testament personages: the tablets held by one, which have inscriptions alluding to the Ten Commandments, imply that he is Moses; the crown and harp of another may identify him as David; and the remaining two are most likely prophets
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Old Testament Figures, Qing dynasty, 1644–1911, 18th century, China, Cloisonné enamel, Overall, David, H, 4 7/8, 12.4 cm, W, 3 5/16, 8.5, D, 1/4, 8.3, Cloisonné, Clothing, attributes suggest, rare figures, personages, tablets held, inscriptions alluding, Ten Commandments, imply, Moses, crown, harp, another, identify, remaining two, prophets
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