18th C. Chinese Rosewood Figure w/ Japanese Wood Box
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**Originally Listed At $1500**
East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. late 18th to early 19th century CE. An ornate sculpture representing a hermit and child carved from Kranghung (rosewood). The hermit is holding a peach which symbolizes eternal life and peace. According to the legend, the hermit is refusing to give the child the peach, because the youth does not yet possess enough experience in life. This story is related to Shangri-la and the legend of His-wang-mu. Comes in custom 20th century CE Japanese wooden box. The staff is a separate piece and is removable. Size of figure: 1.9" W x 3.4" H (4.8 cm x 8.6 cm); box is: 4.1" L x 2.45" W x 1.7" H (10.4 cm x 6.2 cm x 4.3 cm)
Provenance: ex-Teisuke Yanai Collection, Kumamoto, Japan; ex-Gallery Yanai Tokyo, Japan - purchased August 2007
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#140273
**Originally Listed At $1500**
East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. late 18th to early 19th century CE. An ornate sculpture representing a hermit and child carved from Kranghung (rosewood). The hermit is holding a peach which symbolizes eternal life and peace. According to the legend, the hermit is refusing to give the child the peach, because the youth does not yet possess enough experience in life. This story is related to Shangri-la and the legend of His-wang-mu. Comes in custom 20th century CE Japanese wooden box. The staff is a separate piece and is removable. Size of figure: 1.9" W x 3.4" H (4.8 cm x 8.6 cm); box is: 4.1" L x 2.45" W x 1.7" H (10.4 cm x 6.2 cm x 4.3 cm)
Provenance: ex-Teisuke Yanai Collection, Kumamoto, Japan; ex-Gallery Yanai Tokyo, Japan - purchased August 2007
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#140273
Condition
Superb detail and wonderful patina. The box is newer and is in very nice condition.
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“To eliminate hunger in Boulder and Broomfield Counties through engagement, collaboration, and leadership…”
Community Food Share is a Feeding America food bank serving those in need with access to fresh, nutritious food and nutrition education, with a special emphasis on children, seniors, and other populations of greatest need.
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18th C. Chinese Rosewood Figure w/ Japanese Wood Box
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
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