Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Wooden Medicine Figure Statue c.1750
Interesting Chinese carved wood, gilt and lacquer figure of a medicine figure statue made during the Qing dynasty (1644-1911) c.1750.
The wooden figure is sitting on a throne, he has on his chest an ''herbal'' shield, at his feet is a snake ( one of the twelve animals of
the Chinese zodiac and is symbolised with worship, magical potions and medicine) to the left, and to the right of his feet is a turtle ( one of the four
spiritually endowed creatures which symbolises the universe).
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1030114
Dateline of this antique is 1750
Height is 32cm (12.6inches)
Width is 15cm (5.9inches)
Depth is 11cm (4.3inches)
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