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Chinese Polychrome Carved Figure of a Deity Qing Period
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Chinese Polychrome Carved Figure of a Deity Qing Period

19th century
Description

This is a good early 19th century figure of a deity in original polychrome and gilded finish dating from around 1820.

The figure is depicted enthroned with a high-tiered crown wearing robes richly ornamented and hand painted in red, gold and black. In his hand he holds ritual attributes including a Ruyi sceptre which symbolises power authority and good fortune. This throne is raised on a square plinth base fine gilded cabling ornamentation.

This is in very good original condition with a really great colour and antique charm.

The piece measures 23cm high by 17 cms wide and 11 deep.

UK insured delivery is £15

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Chinese Carved Wooden Deity to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1220148
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Description
This is a good early 19th century figure of a deity in original polychrome and gilded finish dating from around 1820.
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The figure is depicted enthroned with a high-tiered crown wearing robes richly ornamented and hand painted in red, gold and black.
Rams Head Antiques

In his hand he holds ritual attributes including a Ruyi sceptre which symbolises power authority and good fortune. This throne is raised on a square plinth base fine gilded cabling ornamentation.

This is in very good original condition with a really great colour and antique charm.

The piece measures 23cm high by 17 cms wide and 11 deep.

UK insured delivery is £15

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Chinese Carved Wooden Deity to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1220148
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A carved wooden Chinese deity figure with pink facial features and gilded robes, seated on a stepped black and red base.
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Archive I A carved wooden Chinese deity figure with pink facial features and gilded robes, seated on a stepped black and red base.

Chinese Polychrome Carved Figure of a Deity Qing Period

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Durham
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A carved wooden Chinese deity figure with pink facial features and gilded robes, seated on a stepped black and red base.
Chinese Polychrome Carved Figure Of A Deity Qing Period
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A carved wooden Chinese deity figure with pink facial features and gilded robes, seated on a stepped black and red base.
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These carved wooden sculptures represent Taoist or Buddhist deities, immortals, or revered ancestors from the Qing dynasty period (16441912), crafted primarily for domestic altars or localized temple shrines.

Artisans hand-carved the figures from local timber, subsequently applying layers of gesso before finishing with coloured pigments, lacquer, and gold leaf gilding to delineate ceremonial garments and facial features.

Authentic period pieces display age-related wood shrinkage, subtle cracking in the gesso, historic surface wear to the gilding, hand-hewn carving marks, and traditional iconographic attributes such as official robes and headdresses.

Position the sculpture as a prominent decorative object on a sideboard, console, or within a display cabinet against a muted backdrop to highlight its detailed form and aged gilded finish.

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