Description
A colorful and sculptural figure of a Chinese Mandarin with much detail.
The molded porcelain figure has been painted with green, yellow and aubergine glazes. The face is well detailed with long beard and open mouth in a white glaze with grayish tint.
The base is flat and unglazed with a firing hole in the center. There are no marks or labels.
MEASUREMENTS
3 1/2" (8.9 cm) wide x 2 1/2" (6.4 cm) deep x 9 7/8" (25.1 cm) tall. Weighs 13.7 oz (390 g)
CONDITION
There is repair on the hat where a portion broke off. Otherwise there are no cracks, chips, breaks or repairs. The colors are bright. There are kiln flaws, such as bumps, black spots, and bleeding of the glazes.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: There is repair on the hat where a portion broke off. Otherwise there are no cracks, chips, breaks or repairs. The colors are bright. There are kiln flaws, such as bumps, black spots, and bleeding of the glazes.
Origin:
China
Materials & Techniques:
Paint, Porcelain
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: China
The molded porcelain figure has been painted with green, yellow and aubergine glazes. The face is well detailed with long beard and open mouth in a white glaze with grayish tint.
The base is flat and unglazed with a firing hole in the center. There are no marks or labels.
MEASUREMENTS
3 1/2" (8.9 cm) wide x 2 1/2" (6.4 cm) deep x 9 7/8" (25.1 cm) tall. Weighs 13.7 oz (390 g)
CONDITION
There is repair on the hat where a portion broke off. Otherwise there are no cracks, chips, breaks or repairs. The colors are bright. There are kiln flaws, such as bumps, black spots, and bleeding of the glazes.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: There is repair on the hat where a portion broke off. Otherwise there are no cracks, chips, breaks or repairs. The colors are bright. There are kiln flaws, such as bumps, black spots, and bleeding of the glazes.
Origin:
China
Materials & Techniques:
Paint, Porcelain
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: China
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; There is repair on the hat where a portion broke off. Otherwise there are no cracks, chips, breaks or repairs. The colors are bright. There are kiln flaws, such as bumps, black spots, and bleeding of the glazes.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
9.88 x 3.5 x 2.5 in
1900s Late Qing/Republic Chinese Mandarin Elderly Man Porcelain Figure
Estimate $110-$390
Starting Bid
$55
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