An impressive, antique Chinese carved and painted wood figure of a guardian figure.
A white-washed finish with hints of polychrome color that has been mostly lost with time.
Exquisitely crafted with finely carved details along the face and clothes, including a dragon head motif around the waist. The warrior poses proudly with his hands clasped, standing atop a flourished, naturalistic base.
Possibly Ming Dynasty, or slightly later Qing.
Provenance: Bearing an old Hartman Rare Art, New York gallery label denoting the carving as 16th C. Ming Dynasty.
Condition
Presents well overall with wear commensurate with age. Chipped loss around the nose, helmet finial, and elbow. Finish wear and checking to the wood. Please review the pictures as they are a part of the condition report.
Measurements
21 3/4" H x 7 1/4" D x 9" L
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