Antique Chinese QING MANDARIN Wood Carving/Temple Statue Lacquer Gilt RARE!

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A stunning Qing Dynasty representation of a Mandarin, sitting on a throne and writing the law in a book.

This is a small Temple statue and it still has a row of mini spikes to stick candles at the back and also on the Mandarin's head!

The statue is a wood carving with a coating of gilt and lacquered "gesso". Because the coating is very thick, it has withstood the work of time beautifully, with the Mandarin's face a bit blackened by the candles, but still very smooth and expressive.

The statue is particularly colorful and decorative, with reds, an ultramarine blue, a fresh green, yellow, pink, white, etc. and has hyper-realistic details, including a three dimensional golden dragon on the chest and shoulder, symbol of the Imperial rule.

Beautiful from any angle!

(Please check my other QIng Temple statues as they have many complementary qualities)

MEASUREMENTS: Length: 6 1/2". Width: 3 3/4". Depth: 3 1/4".

CONDITION: Some normal loss of the lacquer. In very good condition.

Item ID: 1104CHN
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Shipping is $27.50 USD; insurance is included.