1940s Blue White Statuette of Chinese Figure With Dragon Traditional Robe and Character Reign

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A Chinese Blue and White statuette of Emperor or Figure of Official in Dragon Robe; possibly an Emperor judging by … Read more A Chinese Blue and White statuette of Emperor or Figure of Official in Dragon Robe; possibly an Emperor judging by the Symbols of imperial authority. Emperor’s robes used to be decorated with the ‘Twelve Symbols of Imperial Authority’: the sun, moon, seven-star constellation, mountain, fu pattern, axe head, dragon, flowery creature, seaweed, sacrificial cup, flames and the grain.
Figure is standing, his face is in biscuit, wearing a hat and beaded necklace, his robe designed with dragons, with an inscribed fan in his hand.
On the bottom there are two inscriptions, reign character stamps. see photos attached.

Dimensions: 22 inches (56cm) high;
7 inches (18cm) wide.
12.6 Lbs.
Period 1920s - 1950s

Condition: Very good for its age. No chips or cracks. Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections.
This is item was acquired in Nagasaki, Japan where there is the largest Chinese community in Japan.
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