Small Old Songye Figure – Commanding Presence
$125.00
This carver knew how to express power in a very simple but commanding way. This little, old hard wood Songye figure is simply carved, with angular arms and legs that create an interesting profile. There are scarification marks on the forehead and a cross hatch design around the base. There is also a tiny, shallow, circular depression carved in the head. There is a modern drilled hole in the base for a mount, however this is how I found the object, without a mount. Smooth patina. Approximately 5 1/2″ tall x 1 3/4″ at widest point. Sorry, no international buyers, shipping only to USA.
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