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19th Century Chinese Root Carving
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19th Century Chinese Root Carving

19th century
Description

19th Century mahogany Chinese root carving of a seated ancient warrior, very detailed and nicely carved. Circa 1880. Damage to left arm and back of the figure.

9” x 8 1/2” x 16” high

23cms x 22cms x 41cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Chinese Root Wood Carving to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1042530
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3602
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
19th Century mahogany Chinese root carving of a seated ancient warrior, very detailed and nicely carved. Circa 1880. Damage to left arm and back of the figure.

9” x 8 1/2” x 16” high

23cms x 22cms x 41cms high

Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Chinese Root Wood Carving to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1042530
Dealers Internal Ref
3602
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Martlesham Antiques Profile Page

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A 19th-century Chinese hand-carved wooden figure depicting a bearded warrior deity in armour standing over a serpent and tortoise.
19th Century Chinese root carving
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Chinese root carving, or Gendiao, is a traditional art form dating back thousands of years that reached its peak during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Artisans utilise the natural organic shapes of tree roots to carve figures, deities, and animals, blending natural growth patterns with sculpted detail.

Craftsmen historically favoured dense, durable hardwoods and root stocks such as boxwood, camphor, rosewood, and bamboo root. These materials allowed for intricate relief carving while developing a rich natural patina over time.

Authentic 19th-century carvings exhibit hand-tool marks, smooth age-related wear, natural wood shrinkage cracks along the grain, and a deep patina from handling and oxidation. Modern reproductions often show uniform machine carving marks and synthetic surface finishes.

Place the sculpture as a focal accent on a minimalist console table, within an open bookshelf, or atop a mantelpiece. Pairing historical carved wood with clean contemporary lines provides visual balance and textural interest.

Keep the carving in a climate-controlled room away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent cracking. Dust regularly using a soft, dry brush and occasionally apply a light coat of natural beeswax polish to protect the finish.
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