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Up for sale is a very rare antique 17th century (Ming Dynasty) hand carved Chinese Immortal Taoist sculpture with hidden …
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Up for sale is a very rare antique 17th century (Ming Dynasty) hand carved Chinese Immortal Taoist sculpture with hidden compartment.
The sculpture is carved by hand with exquisite detailing and features a red lacquer cinnabar and applied shiny gold leaf finish.
The sculpture was made to hold precious valuables in the hollowed interior with a hidden access panel on the back along with behind the head.
The sculpture is in nice antique condition with a lovely patina from age and measures 17 inches tall by 7 1/2 inches wide by 5 1/2 inches back to front.
It has ware from age, with finish loss in areas along with around the back compartment.
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- Dimensions
- 7.5ʺW × 5.5ʺD × 17ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Period
- 17th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Lacquer
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- It has ware from age, with finish loss in areas along with around the back compartment. Refer to all photos. It has ware from age, with finish loss in areas along with around the back compartment. Refer to all photos. less
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