He may depict Fu Xing, one of the Sanxing (3 stars - Fu, Lu, Shou) deities of good fortune, prosperity and longevity. "Fu is often depicted as a...
If the creases are the result of the original packaging, you might want to avoid attempting to flatten them. It is evidence of their history.
Those are clouds.......:)
Reputable archival supply companies make an effort to work with manufacturers to insure that the materials used are of known composition and as...
Your carving depicts Caishen, the Chinese god of wealth and prosperity. In his right hand he is holding a "ruyi" scepter, a symbol of authority...
Here are a few companies that specifically sell archival storage supplies. I have not searched their inventory for polypropylene containers....
@research - as you can see, approaches to safe storage may differ. The best decision will depend on many factors. Museums, which are responsible...
If you buy polypropylene containers from archival suppliers, you can be assured that they are, in fact, of archival quality. Commercial...
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I am baffled by the decorative "technique" (or lack thereof), particularly the random pock marks on the rim. I would be interested in what...
Here are several similar figures, some of which are described as "Chinese temple figures". I cannot vouch for the accuracy of that identification....
Andrea, can you tell us anything about where your mother might have acquired this? Where did she live? Did she travel to other places and, if so,...
I believe we are thinking more in terms of what would be called a yarn "winder", somewhat similar to these: [IMG]...
I like that idea. An incentive? Or sly surprise?
Welcome, Magazzino. An interesting item. I have not seen such a thing before. The style of carving does not look like any African tradition that...
I can't help with finding another example, but the print appears to depict a potter, with the jar at the right perhaps inspired by Mangbetu...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] In my opinion, it does not look hand carved. The rough texture of the recessed background is more consistent with it being a...
That cat is an angry, fearful cat - it would be unwise to approach. The statue cat might be listening to something behind, or may just be annoyed...
The other examples I found were described as "bronze", which would not be magnetic.
The bottom does look like a decorative replica. From the position of his ears, he looks a little irritated.
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