A scarce collection of 6 pieces of Chinese handcrafted clay pieces of Mudmen characters

Description

A scarce collection of 6 pieces of Chinese handcrafted clay pieces of Mudmen characters. Glazed in colors like blue, yellow, and green etc., with exposed, unglazed faces, hands, and feet. These figurines originated as a cottage industry in the Shiwan/Foshan area near Guangzhou (China) and were used as ornaments to bring good luck, long life, or wealth. Produced from the late 1800s, with a renaissance in the mid-20th century. These pieces being from mid to late 20th century and are often called “Mudmen” due to the traditional clay used in their creation. Comprising of:

1. Statue of Conficius - (石湾.孔子像 ) A finely detailed large Chinese mudman figurine. Measuring 30 x 12 cms.

2. The Legend of the Peach Stealer by Liu Zemian. Large detailed Chinese mudman figurine. Measuring 20 x 13cms.

3. The figurine is a vintage piece from the Shiwan Artistic Ceramic Factory, depicting a Chinese fisherman from the 1960s. Measuring 20 x 13 cms.

4/5/6. Collection of 3 finely detailed Chinese mudman figurines. Handmade from brown clay, modelled on old Asian men, each reclining with a small goblet against an empty wine urn. Glazed in royal blue, caramel brown.

All pieces in excellent condition.

Collect from NG12 Nottingham or can post via Royal Mail at cost. Tracked and insured.

Posted: 2 days ago

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