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I recently acquired this Chinese mudman figurine at an auction, and do not know much about it. It has no stamp on the bottom so I am assuming it would date this one before 1890?
I have never seen a mudman with such exquisite detail. Because of the detail on this man's face, beard, feet, the creasing in the clothing and even his exposed backbone-it looks like the work of a master. This mudman is in near perfect condition with only a few tiny fleabites around the base. No repairs that I can see. EXCELLENT; NEAR-PERFECT CONDITION!
Re: Chinese Mudman
I doubt it is that old but can't say anything definitively. I wouldn't take there not being a stamp to ever be a sign of age... especially when there is no bottom. Markings go back nearly a thousand years if not more and again their presence can help date a piece due to what they say, but simply being there or not is irrelevant.
Re: Chinese Mudman
Yes, I guess that makes sense since there is no bottom. Didn't think about that! Thank you!