{"product_id":"whimsical-chinese-rootwood-fantasy-figure-qing-dynasty-probably-19th-century","title":"Whimsical Chinese Rootwood Fantasy Figure Qing Dynasty, probably 19th century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7 1\/2” H × 5” W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully imaginative Chinese rootwood fantasy figure, seemingly discovered within the twists and knots of an extraordinary natural root.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts unforgettable, storybook face features large almond-shaped eyes with dark inset pupils, deeply carved lids, a remarkably long nose, pursed lips, oversized ears and a fantastic upswept crest of hair—giving him an expression somewhere between surprise, mischief and wide-eyed wonder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelow the face, nature takes over: knots form the body, curling roots suggest limbs, and natural hollows and fissures become part of the sculpture. The warm honey-brown surface, darker recesses and wonderfully irregular silhouette give the piece tremendous character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA delightful example of the Chinese tradition of rootwood sculpture, where the carver worked with the natural form of the wood to reveal the character seemingly hidden within.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChina, Qing Dynasty (1644–1911), probably 19th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural rootwood with dark inset pupils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7 1\/2” H × 5” W.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folkism Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67591318241389,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/1957\/4381\/files\/64352AEF-DE5D-4744-8A37-8E4084FEFFD1.jpg?v=1790604006","url":"https:\/\/folkismantiques.com\/products\/whimsical-chinese-rootwood-fantasy-figure-qing-dynasty-probably-19th-century","provider":"Folkism Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}