This a RARE old (c1850) Chinese Shekwan Mudman figure. Large (14x14x9) Heavy (14 lbs) antique figure. An old man sits on a rock or wall examining his shoe. His clothing is a light blue-gray glaze, his shoe a red brown, his toenails white glaze against his unglazed foot. The rock or wall is subtly multicolored. Completely open at the bottom, showing that it is all handmade in the old molds. Lots of detail – his bony chest (not well photograpned), teeth, etc. Well-sculpted – great expression, realistically proportioned limbs, and an advanced storytelling quality. A nice article about these highly collectible items can be found under Edensong Shekwan Mudware. Neta acquired this in 1995 at a high end winter antiques show in Florida. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Figurines & Statues”. The seller is “pnpalmharbor” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Features: Handcarved, Handpainted, Signed
- Region of Origin: China
- Chinese Dynasty: Qing (1644-1911)
- Maker: cannot read the mark
- Primary Material: Clay; Ceramic
- Animal Type: Man
- Age: 1800-1849
- Height: 14\
- Color: Blue-gray, red, brown, white
- Theme: Men, Women & Children
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Original