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Antique Chinese Shiwan/Shekwan Mud Man Figurine Scholar c.1900

About the Item

Antique Chinese hand made mud man figurine, finely crafted and hand painted, of a standing elderly scholar dressed in a blue robe, holding a large lobed gourd in the palm of one hand while carrying a filled fish basket in the other. The figure holds a wandering glaze with a slightly crooked smile, as if immersed in the simple pleasures of peasant life Size H: 3.25" circa 1900, late 19th to early 20th century, late Qing dynasty
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.41 in (11.2 cm)Width: 1.78 in (4.5 cm)Depth: 1.74 in (4.4 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Good antique condition, flea-bites throughout and minor losses to details (including a thumb) commensurate with age, see detailed photos.
  • Seller Location:
    Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9161238874752

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