Name: A POLYCHROME-ENAMELED CIZHOU SEATED FIGURE OF A SCHOLAR
Brand: MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Price: 11000.00 USD
Availability: SoldOut

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The figure is shown seated on a chair wearing a scholar's hat and a belted robe decorated with elaborate floral roundels.
17¹⁄₄ in. (44 cm.) high

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Mrs. Joseph Regenstein Collection, Chicago, before 1965.
The Art Institute of Chicago, accessioned in 1965.

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Lot 71 Sale 18514

MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) A POLYCHROME-ENAMELED CIZHOU SEATED FIGURE OF A SCHOLAR Estimate: USD 600 - 800

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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

We have sought to record changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture.
-The figure has been broken into several pieces and restuck with associated restoration and touch-up.
-There are some enamel flakes, particularly to the official's hat
-There is some crackling to the enamels.
-There is expected wear to the enamels.
-There are some firing cracks to the surface.
-There are a few chips to the base.
-"14944" and "65.1120" have been inscribed on the base.

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Lot 71 Sale 18514

MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) A POLYCHROME-ENAMELED CIZHOU SEATED FIGURE OF A SCHOLAR Estimate: USD 600 - 800

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