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Asian - Chinese- Figurine Holding Fruit | Asian Antiques919 of 1894 |  |  |
Posted 11 months ago
vscience
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Just found this pretty, handpainted figurine that I think is Chinese. He is holding a fruit. I was able to photograph the two marks on the bottom. One mark is in Chinese and the other "105". I don't know a thing about it. Any guesses? Thanks!
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Hi vscience, this is Shou, one of the three Chinese Star Gods. The peach he is holding represeents longevity. Downloaded the marks, will see if I van find more.
Regards, Jim
Jim, your amazing. Thanks for helping out. Nancy
This is an awesome piece. I love the colors and the lovely decoration. Too bad I don't read Chinese!
Tried another close-up. I tried powder but still get shine. I'll try again in a different light. Not sure which end is up on the mark. Nancy