All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Sculpture : Pre 1900
item #1424512
(stock #10996)
Welcome To Another Century
$500.00
$500.00
Carving made from the root section of a bamboo stalk, with the tell-tale circular markings on the back of the head and back of the garment. A general, possibly Guanyu, sitting on a elevation or dais with a closed folding fan in the hand. China, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
H 6.75 in., W at bottom 4.75 in.
Few unobtrusive material cracks, as common in bamboo, few tiny dents in fan, material irregularities, all in all excellent condition
Provenance: From the collection of Richard S. Ravenal, New York