Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Hardwood Figurine Sculpture Folk Figure 7"H Plate Surface shows honest patina

Surface shows honest patina

honorific statements

It has a deep rich dark brown glaze (nearly black) over brown clay

Blade width: 7/32" (23mm)

consistent with the age and movement of the wood

Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Hardwood Figurine Sculpture Folk Figure 7"H Plate Surface shows honest patinaVintage Chinese Hand Carved Hardwood Figurine Sculpture Folk Spiritual Figure 6"H China, late Qing to early Republic period, circa early 1900's 5"H A finely hand carved Chinese hardwood figurine depicting a traditional figure from classical Chinese culture: one of the immortals. The carving emphasizes expressive facial features, flowing garments, and naturalistic posture, demonstrating skilled craftsmanship and confident use of the material. The