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Antique Chinese Qing Period Carved Wooden Sculpture of Mythological Warriors

$9,000
£6,828.99
€7,808.34
CA$12,570.56
A$13,976.75
CHF 7,297.89
MX$170,131.10
NOK 93,117.88
SEK 87,247
DKK 58,275.10
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About the Item

Our monumental carved wooden sculpture, 50 inches tall, depicts a mythological female figure rising above rolling seas, surrounded by various sea creatures including crustaceans, fish and turtles, and figures of two menacing figures wielding spears, possibly depicting Matsu, the Taoist and Chinese Buddhist goddess of the sea who protects fishermen and sailors.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 50.25 in (127.64 cm)Width: 23 in (58.42 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c1880s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. In good overall condition with small losses, chips, nicks, scratches and some cracks. Structurally sound and not in need of restoration.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8384240363702

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