Bidspirit auction | Consort on the throne, China,

Consort on the throne, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644). - Height 133 cm; Length 92 cm This is probably Xu Guangqi's consort. Xu Guangqi is Matteo Ricci's disciple and friend, a man of culture and wide-ranging interests, an imperial official who rose to the highest ranks, and a fervent believer.