A large vintage Chinese Shiwan Pottery figurine of calligrapher Wang Xizhi with a duck. Circa 1970s. The figurine of Wang Xizhi is shown seated in blue robes on a carved bench. On one side, a scroll lies next to him, and on the other side, a white goose sits at his feet. Wang Xizhi 303 to 361 AD was a Chinese politician and writer from the Jin dynasty known for his mastery of Chinese calligraphy. Wang is often regarded as the greatest calligrapher in Chinese history. Vintage and Modern Asian and Oriental Porcelain Figurines, Figures, Statues, Home Decor, Interior Design, and Collectibles.