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Chinese "Shiwan Artistic Ceramics Factory" / Mudman Figurine " Man with a Rice Bowl" / Circa 20th Century

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Asian Art56 of 172Napco (Japan) Hand Painted Figurine/ Farmer's Wife with Duck / Circa 20th CenturyTwo  8 1/2"  Blue and White Cloisonne Bowls/Marked "China" Unknown Age
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    Posted 9 years ago

    mikelv85
    (1230 items)

    I picked this up a few days ago at Volunteer's of America. As the label states it's Chinese Shiwan pottery. The generic term for these figures are "mudmen". I actually like the realism they achieve by mixing the matte bisque ceramic with the high gloss glazes. These are made in an infinite variety of fisherman, beggers, street venders and just about everything in between. I believe these are mid century pieces or slightly newer but they still have a lot of charm and whimsical appeal if not value. -Mike-

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    Comments

    1. pops52 pops52, 9 years ago
      Great Figurine Mike, really love it!
    2. upstatenycollector upstatenycollector, 9 years ago
      Really cool, love the detail. Good eye!
    3. racer4four racer4four, 9 years ago
      I see mudmen here from time to time and they seem valued low. I guess that's because there is lots of them, but I think they are so well modeled and glazed.
    4. mikelv85 mikelv85, 9 years ago
      Thanks Karen .... I agree :)
    5. antiquerose antiquerose, 9 years ago
      Nice find!!
    6. mikelv85 mikelv85, 9 years ago
      Thanks for all the info Phil :) .... yes, this poor old guy isn't up to the standards of the originals. He's still interesting though.

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