Wonderful Sancai Glaze Mudman figurine. He is in wonderful condition. Minor piece missing from tip of hair.
Measures 6 1/2" tall.
Circa early 20th Century: 1910 - 1920.
He has the pin hole eyes, flowing beard, bushy eye brows and the majolica glazes, which true antique Mud Men are known for. This one features the colors: Blue, green, white and yellow.
Sancai "three colours" is a type of decoration on Chinese pottery using glazes or slip, predominantly in the buy three colours of brown (or amber), green, and a creamy off-white. It is particularly associated with the Tang Dynasty (618–907) and its tomb figures.
Therefore, it is commonly referred to as Chinese: Tang Sancai in Chinese. In the West, Tang sancai wares were sometimes referred to as egg-and-spinach by dealers, for their use of green, yellow, and white.
Wonderful collectible and gift item. Please note his hat has been repaired other than that he seems in tact.
Product code: Rare buy Antique Majolica Chinese Sancai Drip Glaze Figurine 6.5 " Marked CHINA Mud Man