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A Finely Carved Chunky Bamboo Oriental Deity Figure Good Patina Circa 1880 to 1900
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A Finely Carved Chunky Bamboo Oriental Deity Figure Good Patina Circa 1880 to 1900

19th century
Description

A finely carved bamboo oriental deity figure of nice chunky proportions good patina. There is a £15 charge for postage and packing. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Carved Bamboo Deity Figure to the 1890s.

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SA720595
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Description
A finely carved bamboo oriental deity figure of nice chunky proportions good patina. There is a £15 charge for postage and packing. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Carved Bamboo Deity Figure to the 1890s.

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SA720595
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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A late 19th-century carved bamboo root figure depicting a smiling oriental deity with a rounded exposed belly, draped robes, and carved facial features in a warm brown patina.
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Archive I A late 19th-century carved bamboo root figure depicting a smiling oriental deity with a rounded exposed belly, draped robes, and carved facial features in a warm brown patina.

A Finely Carved Chunky Bamboo Oriental Deity Figure Good Patina Circa 1880 to 1900

Archive II A late 19th-century carved bamboo root figure depicting a smiling oriental deity with a rounded exposed belly, draped robes, and carved facial features in a warm brown patina. View II
Archive III A late 19th-century carved bamboo root figure depicting a smiling oriental deity with a rounded exposed belly, draped robes, and carved facial features in a warm brown patina. View III
Archive IV A late 19th-century carved bamboo root figure depicting a smiling oriental deity with a rounded exposed belly, draped robes, and carved facial features in a warm brown patina. View IV
Archive V A late 19th-century carved bamboo root figure depicting a smiling oriental deity with a rounded exposed belly, draped robes, and carved facial features in a warm brown patina. View V
Archive VI A late 19th-century carved bamboo root figure depicting a smiling oriental deity with a rounded exposed belly, draped robes, and carved facial features in a warm brown patina. View VI
Archive VII A late 19th-century carved bamboo root figure depicting a smiling oriental deity with a rounded exposed belly, draped robes, and carved facial features in a warm brown patina. View VII
Archive VIII A late 19th-century carved bamboo root figure depicting a smiling oriental deity with a rounded exposed belly, draped robes, and carved facial features in a warm brown patina. View VIII
Archive IX A late 19th-century carved bamboo root figure depicting a smiling oriental deity with a rounded exposed belly, draped robes, and carved facial features in a warm brown patina. View IX
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A late 19th-century carved bamboo root figure depicting a smiling oriental deity with a rounded exposed belly, draped robes, and carved facial features in a warm brown patina.
A finely carved chunky bamboo Oriental deity figure good patina Circa 1880 to 1900
Ref: SA720595
A late 19th-century carved bamboo root figure depicting a smiling oriental deity with a rounded exposed belly, draped robes, and carved facial features in a warm brown patina.
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Bamboo root carving is a traditional Chinese decorative craft that gained prominence during the Ming Dynasty and continued throughout the Qing Dynasty. Artisans utilised the natural bulbous shapes and nodes of the bamboo rhizome to create three-dimensional sculptures of deities, scholars, and mythological figures.

Craftsmen use the underground rhizome or dense trunk section of mature bamboo plants. The carving technique involves three-dimensional relief sculpting, taking advantage of the natural texture, grain, and density of the root to add depth and anatomical form to the figure.

Authentic late 19th-century pieces display smooth surface wear, natural vertical micro-fissures along the grain, and a deep reddish-brown or amber patina acquired through age and handling. Carvings from this era exhibit hand-tooled details in hair, drapery, and facial expressions rather than machine lines.

Place the figure on a dark wood bookshelf, mantelpiece, or console table alongside leather-bound books, brass accents, or contemporary ceramics to create visual texture and historical depth.

Keep bamboo carvings away from direct sunlight, central heating vents, and high humidity fluctuations to prevent cracking or splitting. Clean gently using a soft, dry brush and occasionally apply a light coat of natural microcrystalline wax to protect the patina.
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