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Chinese,tang Dynasty Stone Carving
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
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Chinese,tang Dynasty Stone Carving

Pre 16th century
Description

Tang Dynasty 618-907 carved stone deer. This charming stylised portrayal of a deer probably once formed part of a larger tableau. In ancient Chinese culture deer were seen as a sign of longevity also devotion to parents as one story tells of a Chinese boy who dressed himself in a deer skin in order to mix with a herd and milk a doe, he then took the life saving liquid to his father.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

Christine Kavanagh Antiques has dated this Tang Dynasty Stone Carving to a period before the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA948238
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Description
Tang Dynasty 618-907 carved stone deer. This charming stylised portrayal of a deer probably once formed part of a larger tableau. In ancient Chinese culture deer were seen as a sign of longevity also devotion to parents as one story tells of a Chinese boy who dressed himself in a deer skin in order to mix with a herd and milk a doe, he then took the life saving liquid to his father.
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Christine Kavanagh Antiques has dated this Tang Dynasty Stone Carving to a period before the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA948238
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

Eclectic mix of period furniture and objects

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A carved warm grey stone sculpture depicting a resting ram with curled horns, crafted in an ancient Chinese style.
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Archive I A carved warm grey stone sculpture depicting a resting ram with curled horns, crafted in an ancient Chinese style.

Chinese,Tang Dynasty stone carving

Archive II A carved warm grey stone sculpture depicting a resting ram with curled horns, crafted in an ancient Chinese style. View II
Archive III A carved warm grey stone sculpture depicting a resting ram with curled horns, crafted in an ancient Chinese style. View III
Archive IV A carved warm grey stone sculpture depicting a resting ram with curled horns, crafted in an ancient Chinese style. View IV
Archive V A carved warm grey stone sculpture depicting a resting ram with curled horns, crafted in an ancient Chinese style. View V
Archive VI A carved warm grey stone sculpture depicting a resting ram with curled horns, crafted in an ancient Chinese style. View VI
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Christine Kavanagh Antiques

Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Telephone 01777 871 080 or 07850 463 173
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1 - 3 Castlegate
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 1AZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/christinekavanagh
Verified Since Jun 2020
Items For Sale 58
Items Sold 398
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Verified Since Jun 2020
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Location: 1 - 3 Castlegate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1AZ, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/christinekavanagh
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A carved warm grey stone sculpture depicting a resting ram with curled horns, crafted in an ancient Chinese style.
Chinese,Tang Dynasty stone carving
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A carved warm grey stone sculpture depicting a resting ram with curled horns, crafted in an ancient Chinese style.
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Tang Dynasty stone carvings are characterised by full-bodied, rounded sculptural forms with fluid carved lines, typically representing animals, deities, or tomb guardians created between 618 and 907 AD.

Sculptors historically utilised locally quarried limestone, sandstone, or marble, hand-carving each piece with iron chisels and wooden mallets to shape the form.

Authentic period examples display characteristic stylistic proportions, soft organic contours, tool markings within protected crevices, and natural weathering patination across the stone surface.

Positioning a carved stone figure on a dark timber console, sideboard top, or open shelving creates textural contrast against modern smooth surfaces and wall finishes.

Dust the carving gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush, avoiding liquid detergents, chemical solvents, or harsh abrasives that could strip the natural patination.
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