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Chinese Mudman

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12 years ago
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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!  
Category Asian Art
Medium mud/clay
Distinguishing marks No marks or stamps
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item Measures approximately 8" long x 5 1/2" tall
Date Period pre 1890?
Weight 6 lbs
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Submitted by fishwhacker

 

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.

 

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