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Chinese fruitwood (boxwood) carving of a longevity immortal, late Qing/early Republic, ca. 1880–1920, 17 in. high. Animated, smiling figure draped … Read more Chinese fruitwood (boxwood) carving of a longevity immortal, late Qing/early Republic, ca. 1880–1920, 17 in. high. Animated, smiling figure draped in raised lingzhi fungus motifs, right arm upholding a tree-trunk staff with bird-head finial and aperture (likely for an attribute/incense). Face carved separately and fitted into the neck mortise—a traditional method on southern folk carvings. Warm, original patina; age-consistent shrinkage and separations; later wood base. A lively example of southern Chinese folk sculpture. See less
- Dimensions
- 6ʺW × 6ʺD × 17ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Boxwood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- -The head detaches cleanly but shows dry shrinkage cracks and some chipping in the collar area. -The surface patina is … more-The head detaches cleanly but shows dry shrinkage cracks and some chipping in the collar area. -The surface patina is original, showing excellent oxidization from age. -There are some separation cracks in the wood mass and surface weathering typical for 100- plus-year-old fruitwood carvings. -The base appears later (mid-20th century), likely added for display stability. Overall, the piece retains excellent character and presence—age-consistent wear but no major losses. less
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