An imposing Chinese carved head of a high-ranking
Carved in one piece of hardwood, the larger-than-life sized head of a middle-aged man with a stern expression and elongated earlobes. His head covered with a courtly cap. Remnants of old coloured paint. Mounted on a modern pedestal, painted red. Height of the head 40 cm, overall height 42 cm.
Provenance: From the collection of Dr. Dachs, Munich.
Condition: II - III
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Carved in one piece of hardwood, the larger-than-life sized head of a middle-aged man with a stern expression and elongated earlobes. His head covered with a courtly cap. Remnants of old coloured paint. Mounted on a modern pedestal, painted red. Height of the head 40 cm, overall height 42 cm.
Provenance: From the collection of Dr. Dachs, Munich.
Condition: II - III