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Subject:Mud Figure - need help
Posted By: Robin Wed, Dec 24, 2014 IP: 175.140.97.22 I would like to ask for advise on this small figure which height is 16.5cm with a raised leg. It is made of mud material. Any information on its origin and age is very much appreciated |
Subject:Re: Mud Figure - need help
Posted By: Han Tue, Dec 30, 2014 This looks like vietnamese origin about 18th century |
Subject:Re: Mud Figure - need help
Posted By: Bill H Wed, Dec 31, 2014 Just for comparison, here's what I believe probably is a Chinese Shiwan kiln image of Guanyin with a child from the 18th century or earlier. The figure is about eight inches high. I find it interesting that both the Chinese and Vietnamese images seem to be making use of a Cizhou-type glaze, although with the Shiwan figure it is accompanied by a sancai glaze. |
Subject:Re: Mud Figure - need help
Posted By: robin Thu, Jan 01, 2015 Bill |
Subject:Re: Mud Figure - need help
Posted By: Bill H Fri, Jan 02, 2015 I know that some wooden figures have a hole in the back where they are fitted to a peg which steadies them when placed in their niche on a decorative wooden altar back-piece. I wonder, though, if your ceramic image may have been configured this way to accommodate the insertion of burning joss sticks during prayers to the Goddess. I've seen some other ceramic images that probably were used in this manner. |
Subject:Re: Mud Figure - need help
Posted By: robin Sat, Jan 03, 2015 Thanks again Bill, you are truly knowledgeable |
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