A SUPERBLY CARVED TIANHUANG 'RECLINING BOY' BRUSHREST 17TH CENTURY
exceptionally carved as a boy reclining on his left side with the knees bent, portrayed with a large cicada on his right calf, the cherubic figure further depicted with plump cheeks and a subtle smile, rendered resting his head on his extended left arm with two scrolls beneath his wrist, with floral and auspicious motifs meticulously gilt-incised to the loose robes, the stone of a lustrous yellowish-orange colour, traces of gilding
6.3 cm, 2 1/2 in.
25.08 gr.
Provenance:
Mayuyama & Co Ltd, Tokyo.
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exceptionally carved as a boy reclining on his left side with the knees bent, portrayed with a large cicada on his right calf, the cherubic figure further depicted with plump cheeks and a subtle smile, rendered resting his head on his extended left arm with two scrolls beneath his wrist, with floral and auspicious motifs meticulously gilt-incised to the loose robes, the stone of a lustrous yellowish-orange colour, traces of gilding
6.3 cm, 2 1/2 in.
25.08 gr.
Provenance:
Mayuyama & Co Ltd, Tokyo.
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