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Antique Chinese Root Wood Figure, 19th Century
Chinese: Folk Art: Primitive Sculpture Pre 1900: item #887093
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Antique Chinese Root Wood Figure, 19th Century
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Connie Tsang - Works of Art
347-922-5217



$500 

A Chinese root wood sculpture in the form of sheep, Late 19th Century

L 3 1/2 x H 2 6/8 inch (9 x 7 cm)

Apart of one side of sheep ear has minor chip; it is an excellent condition with very nice patina.


A Chinese Mythological Figure, 19th Century
Chinese: Folk Art: Primitive Sculpture Pre 1900: item #834512
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A Chinese Mythological Figure, 19th Century
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Connie Tsang - Works of Art
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$150 

A wood carving of several animals; one end depicts a pig face, another end is a bird and thirdly a small bird leaning on larger bird. This rare seen carving possibly is a mythological figure of special significance from one of China’s minority groups.

Length: 3 x Height 2 inch (7.8 x 5.3 cm)


TIN HAU FISHERMAN, A PROVINCIAL WOODEN TEMPLE SCULPTURE
Chinese: Folk Art: Primitive Sculpture Pre 1940: item #811763
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TIN HAU FISHERMAN, A PROVINCIAL WOODEN TEMPLE SCULPTURE
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415.990.3524



$660.00 

A Chinese temple sculpture of a fisherman being lifted from the sea on the back of a large fish. A folk art carving and likely one of a myriad of wooden figures from a rural Tin Hau Temple depicting various miracles involving the Queen of Heaven (or Tin Hau, also Thien Hau, Mazu or Matsu) who is, among other things, patroness and rescuer of sailors and fishermen. The peasant, sun-burnt fisherman is bare-chested, wearing a red scarf around his shoulders and a red sash around his waist. Both t... Click for details

A Chinese Hetaomu 'Bi Xie' Plaque, 19th Century
Chinese: Folk Art: Primitive Sculpture Pre 1900: item #743450
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A Chinese Hetaomu 'Bi Xie' Plaque, 19th Century
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Connie Tsang - Works of Art
347-922-5217



$300 

A very rare double side carved walnut wood Bi Xie plaque. One side is Ba Gua and the other side is incantation. ‘Ba Gua’ (literally eight trigram). It is one of the ancient Chinese auguries. These trigrams symbols are used to represent all natural phenomena as described in the ancient Chinese text of divination, Yi Jing (the Book of Changes). Bi Xie in Chinese means to ward off evils. From Shangxi Province, North China.

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A Golden Boy Wood Figure, Late 19th-Early 20th Century
Chinese: Folk Art: Primitive Sculpture Pre 1920: item #703691
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A Golden Boy Wood Figure, Late 19th-Early 20th Century
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Connie Tsang - Works of Art
347-922-5217



SOLD, Thank you! 

This lovely, sweet boy figure carved from one piece of wood is finished with full gilt paint. Golden boy is one of the auspicious figures in Chinese fairy tales. Excellent condition.

Height 4 1/2 inch (4.5 cm)


Xianfeng Guanyin
Chinese: Folk Art: Primitive Sculpture Pre 1900: item #692694
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Xianfeng Guanyin
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$320.USD/$2400.HKD 

Rare dated Xianfeng reign (1851-1861) image of a Guanyin seated on lotus base from Southern China. The original dedication was found in a niche on the back and may be seen in enlargements. The face has a serene demeanor, there are the typical few bug holes, checks and part of the crown are chipped. Overall a fine piece for this genre and period. H: 26cm/10.2in and W: 11.5cm/2.8in.

Lion Dance Mask
Chinese: Folk Art: Primitive Sculpture Pre 1960: item #83289
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Lion Dance Mask
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~Sold to the Netherlands, Dank u!~ USD$250./HKD$1900. 

Old (First half of the 20th ce) Lion Dance Mask from the Tujia or Zhuang minority. Probably from Hunan Province, this unique mask was sourced in Guangxi Zhuang Province in 1993. Condition: Excellent, no cracks or repairs. Original paint with “Wang (King)” Chinese character on forehead. I have seen quite a few of these sorts of masks in my travels and this the only one I have seen that so much resembles in style the art of the Northwest Coastal American Indians. Dimensions 46cm-semi circumferenc... Click for details









 










 










 


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