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Wonderful Quality Antique Hardwood Figure
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Wonderful Quality Antique Hardwood Figure

1900 - 1920
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Wonderful quality antique hardwood figure, having a quality antique hardwood figure of a shoulou with a tiger, standing on a carved base.

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Rebecca Sarah Antiques has dated this Carved Chinese Hardwood Figure to the 1900s.

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Wonderful quality antique hardwood figure, having a quality antique hardwood figure of a shoulou with a tiger, standing on a carved base.
Date of Manufacture

Rebecca Sarah Antiques has dated this Carved Chinese Hardwood Figure to the 1900s.

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Carved dark hardwood figurine of a seated Chinese sage accompanied by a small tiger, resting on an ornate pierced wooden base.
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Archive I Carved dark hardwood figurine of a seated Chinese sage accompanied by a small tiger, resting on an ornate pierced wooden base.

Wonderful Quality Antique Hardwood Figure

Archive II Carved dark hardwood figurine of a seated Chinese sage accompanied by a small tiger, resting on an ornate pierced wooden base. View II
Archive III Carved dark hardwood figurine of a seated Chinese sage accompanied by a small tiger, resting on an ornate pierced wooden base. View III
Archive IV Carved dark hardwood figurine of a seated Chinese sage accompanied by a small tiger, resting on an ornate pierced wooden base. View IV
Archive V Carved dark hardwood figurine of a seated Chinese sage accompanied by a small tiger, resting on an ornate pierced wooden base. View V
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Rebecca Sarah Antiques
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Carved dark hardwood figurine of a seated Chinese sage accompanied by a small tiger, resting on an ornate pierced wooden base.
Wonderful quality antique hardwood figure
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Carved dark hardwood figurine of a seated Chinese sage accompanied by a small tiger, resting on an ornate pierced wooden base.
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  • ObjectSculpture
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleChinese Qing Dynasty
  • MaterialHardwood, Bone
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTiger companion, Flowing robes, Pierced rootwood base, Inlaid eyes

This Chinese Qing Dynasty sculpture depicts a seated sage accompanied by a tiger companion, capturing a traditional cultural theme in hardwood and bone. The dark brown figurine shows intricate hand-carved details including flowing robes, expressive facial features, and inlaid eyes on both the sage and the roaring tiger at his side. The whole composition rests securely upon a pierced rootwood base with organic, gnarled openwork framing the lower edge. Natural timber grain and deep polished tones run throughout the sculpture, highlighting the rich patina acquired over time. Measuring 18 cm in height, the piece sits with a substantial presence despite its compact scale. Ideal for a gentleman's library study, the sculpture adds character when displayed on a bookshelf, a desk, or an occasional table. The compact proportions allow placement within cabinet shelving or on mantlepieces alongside books and decorative objects.

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Carved wooden figures depicting Taoist immortals, Buddhist Luohans, or scholars have a long tradition in Chinese decorative arts, particularly flourishing during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. These statues were traditionally crafted for scholars desks or private shrines to symbolize wisdom, protection, and harmony.

These sculptures are typically carved from dense hardwoods such as boxwood, rosewood, zitan, or ebony. Details such as eyes or teeth are sometimes inlaid with glass, bone, or mother-of-pearl, and the figure often sits upon a separately carved, pierced wood base.

Authentic period carvings display natural age wear, smooth patination in uncarved areas, precise hand tool marks, and organic shrinkage stress lines. The quality of detail in facial expressions, flowing drapery, and custom-fitted bases also indicates traditional craftsmanship.

In corporate or residential settings, these sculptures serve as textured focal points when positioned on a styled bookshelf, a mantelpiece, or alongside ceramic vessels on a credenza to complement minimalist or eclectic decor.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry natural-bristle brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or abrasive solvents. Keep the figure in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight and sudden humidity shifts to prevent cracking or warping of the wood.
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