Chinese red lacquered wooden sculpture of a court lady - Wood - China - Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)

A Chinese red lacquered wooden sculpture of a court lady, late 19th century, ca 19.8 cm. high, ca 8 cm. wide and 4 cm. deep, mounted 21 cm. high.

The lady's head turned slightly to the left, the hair pinned-up with two braids, standing slightly swayed to the right, wearing a long pleated robe with long sleeves and a long scarf, holding a Pekinese in her left hand, the back with two-character mark, remains of gilding, attribute missing from her right hand (image #18).

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