Also has PAT. carved on the back of each piece.
The statues measure 22" without base with base 24" bottoms are signed and the back of each statue has the word PAT. I cannot tell what material these are or there worth. They weigh between 10-11 lb each.I would like to know what era? How much they are worth and what the PAT. means (artist or something else) I attempted the hot pin test on a lower inconspicuous place on the female statue it merely went in barely leaving a small white area no smoke, it would not go into the statue very deeply. So I am unsure of the material.
These have intriquite carvings on each. The emperor is holding a tendril of hair and his staff with a dragon face on it as well as the top resembling a cobra?
The Emperors robe is carved with a dragon with five claws while the Empress has what appears to be a garden and lotus blossom across her back. Below the lotus is a Phoneix which also appears elsewhere on her robe. I believe these are representations of the Ming Dynasty Period but not sure. On the front of the Emporer is a circle or roundel.
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Re: Asian Handcarved Emperor Empress Statues
How much are you asking for the pair?
Re: Asian Handcarved Emperor Empress Statues
I have the exact pair , I couldn't believe it when I came across this site
Re: Asian Handcarved Emperor Empress Statues
I have a similiar statue by same artist. I inherited the Ivory statue which was brought from overseas from my great uncle who was a Merchant Marine in the 50's. Cant seem to find another like it. My emperor is holding a lotus blossom. Do you know the value?
Re: Asian Handcarved Emperor Empress Statues
How much?
Re: Asian Handcarved Emperor Empress Statues
Did you find a value put on these?Â