Lot 4296

Vintage Tall Chinese Ceramic Scholar with Writing Brush, Mudmen Figure 1950s

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Vintage Tall Chinese Ceramic Scholar with Writing Brush, Mudmen Figure 1950s

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Vintage 18+ inches tall hand-painted Chinese Mudmen statue. A Chinese scholar in a formal traditional garment with dragons, along with other characters and symbols. He is holding a writing brush. Fine sculptured glazed ceramic figure, unmarked, probably Shiwan Artistic Ceramic Factory, China 1950s-1980s.

The statue is 18.1/2" (46.5cmm) tall; glazed pottery, c.6" x 4.1/2" [15.3cm x 11.5cm] at widest points; gray-brownish clay, colorful crackled glazes, very good condition.

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US: Priority (c 2-4 days) --------- $85.50
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Vintage Tall Chinese Ceramic Scholar with Writing Brush, Mudmen Figure 1950s

Name: Vintage Tall Chinese Ceramic Scholar with Writing Brush, Mudmen Figure 1950s
SKU: 155202050
Price: 70 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $150 - $250

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