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Chinese Polychrome Wooden Altar Spirit, c. 1850
$680
£514
€589.58
CA$947.95
A$1,031.92
CHF 547.74
MX$12,416.20
NOK 6,940.65
SEK 6,359.59
DKK 4,402.95
About the Item
Carved in wood, this 19th-century figure of a spirit paid tribute to ancestors past on a traditional altar table. Allowing the base to reflect the wood’s natural state, the artist carved the figure with detailed robes and distinguishable features, details enhanced with painting still visible on the sculpture.
- Dimensions:Height: 17.75 in (45.09 cm)Width: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: M1131stDibs: LU820027742442
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