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Early Chinese Wood Janus-headed Spirit Carving

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Early Chinese Wood Janus-headed Spirit Carving

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China, late Ming to Qing Dynasty, 16th to 18th century. Rare wooden carving of a Janus-headed human spirit in a pendant form. Asian features and long extended tongue with bamboo twigs inserted into each end. A rare and strange carving! Size: 5.5" L x 2.875" H (14 cm x 7.3 cm)

Provenance: Ex-private Palm Beach, Florida collection, acquired between 1980 and 1990.

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Condition

Stable crack to top of head; carving is clear

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Early Chinese Wood Janus-headed Spirit Carving

Name: Early Chinese Wood Janus-headed Spirit Carving
SKU: 54870821
Price: 600 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $800

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