{"product_id":"pair-of-vintage-chinese-sancai-glazed-ceramic-immortal-figures-china","title":"Pair of Vintage Chinese Sancai Glazed Ceramic Immortal Figures – China","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking pair of vintage Chinese ceramic figures depicting Daoist immortals or sages, modeled standing among stylized swirling clouds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figures are decorated in the traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esancai-inspired palette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of mustard yellow, green, aubergine brown and cream. One depicts an elderly bearded scholar in a long yellow robe and official-style cap; his companion is modeled in a brown robe carrying a staff and wearing a circular hat or implement across his back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe underside bears an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eimpressed “CHINA” mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, consistent with pieces made for the export market. Based on the construction, glazing and mark, we would describe these as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearly-to-mid 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, likely circa 1920s–1950s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately 10” H × 4.5” W × 4.5” D for the larger figure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintage condition with significant age-related wear. Both figures have losses to the hands\/held attributes, including a conspicuous missing element on the yellow-robed figure, together with scattered glaze chips and surface wear. Please review photographs carefully. These imperfections have been considered in the price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold as a pair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"I Ching Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67595350540340,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/4242\/7700\/files\/1010A789-95F5-4167-930A-B7D23B82C76A.png?v=1790798663","url":"https:\/\/ichingantiques.com\/products\/pair-of-vintage-chinese-sancai-glazed-ceramic-immortal-figures-china","provider":"I Ching Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}