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Quality Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Figure
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
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Quality Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Figure

1900 - 1920
Description

Quality antique Chinese carved hardwood figure of a shoulou with a staff, attendant child and a stork standing on a carved base

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Chinese Carved Hardwood Figure to the 1900s.

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SA951228
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404
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

Description
Quality antique Chinese carved hardwood figure of a shoulou with a staff, attendant child and a stork standing on a carved base
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Chinese Carved Hardwood Figure to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA951228
Dealers Internal Ref
404
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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Carved hardwood figures in Chinese art frequently portray revered deities, Daoist immortals, or folklore figures symbolic of virtues such as longevity, prosperity, and wisdom. Traditionally crafted during the Ming and Qing dynasties for private scholar studies and family altars, these sculptures reflect traditional craft heritage and iconography.

Authentic Chinese sculptures are primarily carved from dense native hardwoods such as zitan, hongmu, and various species of rosewood or boxwood. These timbers are selected for their tight grain, heavy weight, and ability to hold fine detail without splitting over time.

Authentic pieces feature signs of genuine age, such as natural shrinkage cracks along the grain, smooth wear patterns around hand-touched areas, and an aged surface patina. Traditional joinery, hand-tooling marks, and intricate undercut details on separate original stands further distinguish historic examples from modern reproductions.

These figurative sculptures work well as focal points on dark wood sideboards, mantlepieces, or structured bookshelves. Combining dark timber carvings with neutral plaster backgrounds or brass accents highlights their sculptural silhouette and rich wood grain.

Keep hardwood figures away from direct sunlight, radiators, and sudden changes in humidity to prevent timber movement or cracking. Dust regularly using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, and apply a neutral microcrystalline wax sparingly once a year to protect the surface.
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