A Chinese Carved Root Wood Figure of Li Tiegnai

A Chinese carved root wood figure of Li Tiegnai

Qing Dynasty

The immortal modelled standing with one leg raised and holding his magic gourd, raised on an easel stand.

61cm high

PROVENANCE:

From the contents of The Grotto, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, auctioned by Walker Barnett & Hill, 11-12 December 1968, lot 204. The catalogue for this auction is included in this lot.

Condition Report

Lacking crutch stick. Some assembled joints loose. Some signs of worm - not active.

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