Offered for sale is a vintage Chinese Shiwan-style glazed pottery Mudman figurine marked “Wan Jiang” on the underside.
This detailed ceramic sculpture depicts an elderly Chinese martial arts master performing a traditional Tai Chi or Kung Fu stance, with one leg extended and both arms positioned in a flowing martial arts movement.
The figure features a long white beard, expressive facial details, a beautiful pale celadon-green glazed robe, and deep cobalt-blue trousers.
The sculpture rests on a rectangular blue-and-white mottled glazed pottery base.
Item Details:
* Origin: China
* Marking: Wan Jiang / Wanjiang (impressed on underside)
* Style: Chinese Shiwan Mudman pottery
* Subject: Elderly Tai Chi / Kung Fu martial arts master
* Material: Glazed ceramic / pottery
* Colors: Celadon green, cobalt blue, white, and natural clay tones
* Height: Approximately 4 inches
* Width: Approximately 5.75 inches
* Depth: Approximately 2 inches
* Age: Vintage, exact production date unknown
Condition:
Vintage pre-owned condition with minor surface wear and small glaze chips or edge imperfections, particularly around the underside and corners of the base.
The figure displays attractive original glaze colors and detailing. No major structural break is apparent in the photographs.
Please carefully review all photographs, especially the underside, base corners, extended arms, and facial details, for the most accurate representation of condition.
Additional Information:
Shiwan Mudman pottery is known for its expressive figures, traditional Chinese subjects, and contrasting glazed and unglazed finishes.
This attractive martial arts figurine would make a wonderful addition to a collection of Chinese pottery, Asian art, Tai Chi memorabilia, or vintage Mudman figures.
You will receive the exact figurine pictured.