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Dancer, Polychrome Wood, China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912).
Wooden sculpture representing a dancer (?) in a dynamic pose. The wood is covered in red lacquer with applied floral plastic decoration and an extruded wave pattern. The pattern can be interpreted as: 落花流水 luò huā liú shuǐ. "The flowing water carries the flower far away without leaving a trace. It is a Buddhist reflection on the fragility of life.
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912). Height 41 cm.
State of conservation such as it appears in the photographs, considerable loss.
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China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912). Height 41 cm.
State of conservation such as it appears in the photographs, considerable loss.
Free delivery in EU! I send packages by insured mail (DPD or DHL).
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