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Antique Clay Figurine from China,

By Robert46, 29 September, 2009
Description

It is a chinese man with longish hair pulled back in two pony tails at the side of the head area. The chinese man (interesting face) is siting on a bench like object holding a wicker basket to one side with both hands. On top of a wicker basket there appears to be fruit or vegatables sitting on top of the basket's flat area. The figurine is painted which appears to be the original paint in its "original condition." My clay figurine appears to be very old, unmolesteded and in mint condition.

This clay figurine was given to my late Aunt in 1957 by her lady friend that was a "missionary" in China during the 1920's. My Aunt passed this item on to me.

Category
Asian Art
Medium
clay
Distinguishing marks
The word China is embetted/imprinted into the clay at the base of figurine. You have to turn it upside down to see it.
Condition
Mint
Size and dimensions of this item
6.25"H X 2.5"L X 2.5"W
Date Period
1920's or earlier
Weight
a few ounces
History
It was given to my late Aunt by a lady friend that was a missionary to China in the 1920's.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
unknown
For Sale?
No
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