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Chinese Taoist Carved Wood Deity, Ming/Qing Dynasty, mid 17th century, China
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A charming Chinese carved wood figure of a Taoist deity, possibly for a home or personal shrine, late Ming or early Qing Dynasty, mid 17th century, Southern China.
The unidentified Taoist deity has been nicely carved. His face grandfatherly face carved with jowls and wrinkles, and a sweet and warm smile that reaches his eyes. The Taoist master is portrayed seated upon a raised platform, his feet resting on a traditional foot rest. His He wears heavy, thick robes that drape and pool around his figure. He wears the headwear of a government official.
The noble deity is carved from a single piece of solid wood, and was originally fully lacquered and gilt. Most of the original lacquer and gilt has been stripped away by time, though small areas remain. The use of red and black lacquer with the heavy gilding is typical of Southern Chinese workmanship.
"Hong Kong" inscribed in ink to the underside.
- Dimensions:Height: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:Mid-17th Century
- Date of Manufacture:mid 17th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. Good antique condition. No breaks or repairs noted. The figure mostly stripped of the original lacquer and gilding. An old, stable horizontal crack to the underside.
- Seller Location:Austin, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU894735635102
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