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Subject:Asian Monkey Man porcelain figurine Qine Period?
Posted By: Sandra Crosby Mon, May 22, 2017 IP: 174.69.51.27 I cant make out the marks because they are underneath inside the base. |
Subject:Re: Asian Monkey Man porcelain figurine Qine Period?
Posted By: mikeoz Tue, May 23, 2017 This looks typical of the sculptures from the ShiWan potteries of FoShan in Guangdong province, China. |
Subject:Re: Asian Monkey Man porcelain figurine Qine Period?
Posted By: Stan Tue, May 23, 2017 Dr. Zaius? (Planet of the Apes). Sorry, I couldn't resist. |
Subject:Re: Asian Monkey Man porcelain figurine Qine Period?
Posted By: Bill H Wed, May 24, 2017 Probably one of a set of 12 Chinese zodiac animals; anthropomorphic 'Year of the Monkey' figurine. The dragon mask on the robe is an imperial symbol, likely symbolizing the creature's reigning position in the cosmos whenever its year comes around. Here are links to others: |
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