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Mystery Solved!! See below!!Well carved stone man from where? Marble? I love this 9" tall 7" long, 4.2 lbs. | Folk Art186 of 974 |  |  |
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Most people may not like this as I was about the only bidder. It is very well carved and I think he is trying to figure out the moon and heavens and stars as he looks up. If anybody has any ideas of where he is from, please let me know or if anyone knows who the artist is, please let me know. Thanks MYSTERY SOLVED BY ROBINHAWAII!! THANK YOU It is Ji Gong the drunken munk, important to Taoists and Buddhists! thanks again!! ROBinHawaii
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I think he's been swigging on whatever is in that there jug, and is singing ;)
Love it!
Good thought!
Sweet and very stunning :) love this my friend:)
thank you, it is one of most precious pieces, and I just got it!
I LOVE IT AS WELL :)
We have the same taste!! Take care my friend!
yes we do have the same taste as well , and you care as well my friend:)
WOW!!! Really, thank you so much! I will research this! I owe you a big favor! take care and thanks again!!!
ROBinHawaii If you ever come to California, I will take you wine tasting, and if you do not drink, I will buy you dinner at The City of 10,000 Buddhist! I promise
Thanks again, hope to see you in Ca. soon! toracat
gingerakesler was right! he has been drinking! good call!!
Thanks for the nod ;)
Even though I didn't get you a name like Toni Hawaii...but we can't all be experts...sigh...
I just messaged you! you knew he was drunk!! good job!
nope -- can't find the japanese bracelet -- but i do love this little guy -- you inspired me this time -- going to post my statue that greets the guest at the front door -- you can check her out in a bit
bracelet is on top of my son's basketball photo!