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Rare Antique Statue of a Chinese Child Performing Tai Chi

$2,880
$3,60020% Off
£2,185.28
£2,731.6020% Off
€2,498.67
€3,123.3420% Off
CA$4,022.58
CA$5,028.2220% Off
A$4,472.56
A$5,590.7020% Off
CHF 2,335.32
CHF 2,919.1620% Off
MX$54,441.95
MX$68,052.4420% Off
NOK 29,797.72
NOK 37,247.1520% Off
SEK 27,919.04
SEK 34,898.8020% Off
DKK 18,648.03
DKK 23,310.0420% Off
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About the Item

Rare Japanese antique statue of a Chinese child performing Tai chi capturing the pose in motion. Middle Edo period, circa 1750. Made from polychrome on carved cypress. Dimensions: H 60 cm x W 30 cm x D 20 cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23.63 in (60 cm)Width: 11.82 in (30 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20 cm)
  • Style:
    Edo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1750
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Prahran, AU
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BU15004-Child Statue1stDibs: LU125623491752

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