A Remarkable Chinese Wood Printing Block of a Famous Giant. Qing Dynasty
17 x 18 ins. (43.1 x 45.8 cms) This remarkable and almost certainly unique object, shows a real life giant who lived in Gansu Province, according to the characters at the top right. He is surrounded by people come to see the curiosity. At the bottom left is a Westerner in a top hat and carrying a cane. Note the vase with flowers and the bowl of fruit in the background. The refined cutting technique is more reminiscent of ...click for details
A Chinese Carved, Painted & Gilded Bamboo Figure. 17/18th. Century.
Ht. on stand 5 1/2 ins. (14 cms) This is one of a very interesting series of similar figures we have listed. They are carved from the root of the bamboo, the only solid part that can be carved. The root would be inverted and the integral stand on the figures would be the top of the root from which root growths would radiate outwards. It is unusual to see Chinese bamboo carvings painted and gilded. They would have been quite ...click for details
A Chinese Carved, Painted & Gilded Bamboo Figure. 17/18th. Century.
Ht. on stand 7 ins. (17.8 cms) This is one of a very interesting series of similar figures we have listed. They are carved from the root of the bamboo, the only solid part that can be carved. The root would be inverted and the integral stand on the figures would be the top of the root from which root growths would radiate outwards. It is unusual to see Chinese bamboo carvings painted and gilded. They would have been quite a ...click for details
A Chinese Carved, Painted & Gilded Bamboo Figure. 17/18th. Century.
Ht. on stand 6 ins. (15.2 cms) This is one of a very interesting series of similar figures we have listed. They are carved from the root of the bamboo, the only solid part that can be carved. The root would be inverted and the integral stand on the figures would be the top of the root from which root growths would radiate outwards. It is unusual to see Chinese bamboo carvings painted and gilded. They would have been quite ...click for details
A Chinese Carved, Painted & Gilded Bamboo Figure. 17/18th. Century.
Ht. on stand 6 ins. (15.2 cms) This is one of a very interesting series of similar figures we have listed. They are carved from the root of the bamboo, the only solid part that can be carved. The root would be inverted and the integral stand on the figures would be the top of the root from which root growths would radiate outwards. It is unusual to see Chinese bamboo carvings painted and gilded. They would have been quite ...click for details
A Chinese Carved, Painted & Gilded Bamboo Figure. 17/18th. Century.
Ht. on stand 6 ¼ ins. (15.9 cms) This is one of a very interesting series of similar figures we have listed. They are carved from the root of the bamboo, the only solid part that can be carved. The root would be inverted and the integral stand on the figures would be the top of the root from which root growths would radiate outwards. It is unusual to see Chinese bamboo carvings painted and gilded. They would have been quite ...click for details
A Chinese Carved, Painted & Gilded Bamboo Figure. 17/18th. Century.
Ht. on stand 6 ins. (15.2 cms)This is one of a very interesting series of similar figures we have listed. They are carved from the root of the bamboo, the only solid part that can be carved. The root would be inverted and the integral stand on the figures would be the top of the root from which root growths would radiate outwards. It is unusual to see Chinese bamboo carvings painted and gilded. They would have been quite a ...click for details
A Chinese Carved, Painted & Gilded Bamboo Figure. 17/18th. Century.
This is one of a very interesting series of similar figures we have listed. They are carved from the root of the bamboo, the only solid part that can be carved. The root would be inverted and the integral stand on the figures would be the top of the root from which root growths would radiate outwards. It is unusual to see Chinese bamboo carvings painted and gilded. They would have been quite a de-luxe production as the gild ...click for details
A Chinese Carved, Painted & Gilded Bamboo Figure. 17/18th. Century.
This is one of a very interesting series of similar figures we have listed. They are carved from the root of the bamboo, the only solid part that can be carved. The root would be inverted and the integral stand on the figures would be the top of the root from which root growths would radiate outwards. It is unusual to see Chinese bamboo carvings painted and gilded. They would have been quite a de-luxe production as the gild ...click for details
