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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.
There is a emblem on front vest maybe someone may know?







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.

Google research ShiWan figurines and you will see.

The seals need to be clearer to be read.

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.

Cheers,
Stan

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:

http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/44681

http://www.ebay.com/itm/132008682772?rmvSB=true

Best regards,

Bill H.

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