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Rare C19th Pottery Nodding Figure
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Rare C19th Pottery Nodding Figure

19th century
Sold 1 July 2026 · Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
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A rare C19th English pottery figure of a seated Japanese gentleman in traditional robes, with a nodding head which is lead weighted inside to make his head rock, with a bottle and cup in his hands. All still retaining its original decoration. Circa 1850. In good condition with no damage or repairs.

H: 19 cm (7 1/2")

W: 15 cm (5 15/16")

D: 13 cm (5 1/8")

Price includes free delivery throughout the uk

Date of Manufacture

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd. has dated this Ceramic Nodding Figure to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
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SA1064823
Dealers Notes

Jake has been supplying the London Trade and Interior Designer market with quality antiques since 2010. Jake has worked closely with his clients over these years and, due to the recent changing times and opportunities in the market, has decided to step out of the shadows to reach a wider audience with his new website. With items ranging from C17th to C20th in English, continental and Asian tastes. All with emphasis on quality and originality.

We offer a full shipping service, able to provide competitive quotes for National and International transport/shipping with a selection of regularly used, reliable and professional companies.

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A rare C19th English pottery figure of a seated Japanese gentleman in traditional robes, with a nodding head which is lead weighted inside to make his head rock, with a bottle and cup in his hands. All still retaining its original decoration. Circa 1850. In good condition with no damage or repairs.

H: 19 cm (7 1/2")

W: 15 cm (5 15/16")

D: 13 cm (5 1/8")

Price includes free delivery throughout the uk

Date of Manufacture

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd. has dated this Ceramic Nodding Figure to the 1850s.

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
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SA1064823
Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2021

Antique furniture, grand tour & works of art dealing in fine, country house and decorative antiques from england and the continent

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A nineteenth-century ceramic nodding figure depicting a seated robed person holding a vessel and cup, featuring painted and glazed details. SOLD1 JUL 26
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Archive I A nineteenth-century ceramic nodding figure depicting a seated robed person holding a vessel and cup, featuring painted and glazed details. SOLD1 JUL 26

Rare C19th Pottery Nodding Figure

Archive II A nineteenth-century ceramic nodding figure depicting a seated robed person holding a vessel and cup, featuring painted and glazed details. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century ceramic nodding figure depicting a seated robed person holding a vessel and cup, featuring painted and glazed details. View III
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Archive V A nineteenth-century ceramic nodding figure depicting a seated robed person holding a vessel and cup, featuring painted and glazed details. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century ceramic nodding figure depicting a seated robed person holding a vessel and cup, featuring painted and glazed details. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century ceramic nodding figure depicting a seated robed person holding a vessel and cup, featuring painted and glazed details. View VII
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Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07789 602186
Location
Moreton In Marsh
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jakewright
Verified Since Jan 2021
Items For Sale 114
Items Sold 279
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A nineteenth-century ceramic nodding figure depicting a seated robed person holding a vessel and cup, featuring painted and glazed details.
Rare C19th Pottery Nodding Figure
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A nineteenth-century ceramic nodding figure depicting a seated robed person holding a vessel and cup, featuring painted and glazed details.
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  • ObjectSculptures & Statues
  • Period19th century
  • StyleOrientalist
  • MaterialTerracotta, Earthenware, Glaze
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsSeated posture, Traditional robes, Hand-painted geometric patterns, Expressive facial features
  • SizeH 19 cm (7 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

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Nodding figures, or bobbleheads, have origins spanning various global craft traditions, with significant popularity in nineteenth-century Europe and Asia where they were often produced as playful, animated ornaments for export and domestic display.

These figures are typically crafted from earthenware or terracotta, featuring hand-modelled details, polychrome glaze or paint, and a weighted interior mechanism attached to the head and hands to allow movement.

Authenticity is determined by examining the ageing of the ceramic body, crazing in the glaze, hand-painted details, and the historical construction of the internal balancing mechanism.

Such pieces function well as cabinet curiosities or focal objects on a mantelpiece or bookshelf, adding historical narrative and artisanal texture to contemporary spaces.

Keep the object out of direct sunlight, maintain stable humidity levels, dust gently with a soft dry brush, and avoid using liquid cleaners on painted or porous ceramic surfaces.
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