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PLATE CV

    Figure of Kuan Ti, God of War, standing on a rectangular

—base a dignified martial figure with helmet, and breastplate

appearing beneath his robes. There are holes on the lipsjand
chin for moustache and beard ; and there is a faintly incised
brocade design on parts of the robe. Fine white Fukien
porcelain with ivory white glaze.

    For the story of Kuan Ti, see Plate CXXXI.

     Te-hua ware. Late Ming. H. 135".
                        In the possession of Mr. George Eumorfopoulos.
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