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Chinese 1891-1911 World's Fair Souvenir Seated Elder Farmer Mud Man Figure

$115
£88.47
€102.68
CA$162.18
A$181.67
CHF 95.42
MX$2,209
NOK 1,208.30
SEK 1,147
DKK 766.37

About the Item

Chinese 1891-1911 World's Fair Souvenir Seated Elder Farmer Mud Man Figure. Moderate size. Sun tanned skin (tea dyed unglazed pottery). Yellow lined blue coat over blue pants. Note the detail on the shoes & "straw" hat. Holding a hoe & a stick which may have had something attached to the end. Firing flaw at the back of the hat. 4 7/8" with stick, 2 3/16" w., 2.5" d. We are a family business that has been a major source for the selective buyer for over 90 years. We are one the finest antiques shop in the South and Mid-Atlantic, proclaimed the “Best Antiques Shop in the Mid-Atlantic” by Mid-Atlantic Antiques Magazine. With over 7,500 square feet of show room space in an impressive Italianate Villa setting, we are a must visit spot for antiques collectors, dealers and decorators alike! We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories. You will also find pieces of American origin, from Continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an unprecedented selection for your home or collection!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.88 in (12.4 cm)Width: 2.19 in (5.57 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ceramic,Unglazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1891-1911
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Condition commensurate with age and use. Firing flaw at the back of the hat.
  • Seller Location:
    Chapel Hill, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: WCI-8982z1stDibs: LU6458245845222

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