Shiwan Chinese Kung Fu Martial Arts Hung Hei Gun Porcelain Figurine Ceramic Statue buying Mudman Shekwan 石灣 洪熙官 Qing Dynasty MARKED Vintage 9.25"

- This vintage Shiwan porcelain figurine depicts the Chinese kung-fu martial artist Hung Hei-gun that studied at the Southern Shaolin Temple in China during the Qing Dynasty and was later believed to be the creator of Hung Ga Kuen.
- Also known as Hung Hei-koon, Hung Hei-kwun, Hong Xiguan, Hung Hsi-kuan
- MARKED with "CHINA" and numbered
- Shiwan 石灣 pottery are commonly known as mudware, mudmen, mudman, mud figures, etc. Shiwan potters are known for their sculpture and glazing techniques.
- Production of Shiwan pottery has existed since Neolithic times and became popular during the late Ming Dynasty and continues today in buying Shiwan and Wanjiang in the Guangdong province in China.
- ESTIMATED AGE: Mid to Late 20th Century

SPECIFICATIONS (Approximately)
- 9.25” height x 8.5” width x 4.25” depth
- 2.5 lbs (unpacked)

CONDITION
- EXCELLENT: Very slight wear/imperfections in glaze
- A small chip on one side corner of the base (see pic)
- Small crack on the bottom of the base, most likely from the original making (see pic)

***NOTE*** For all items, we do our best to call out any notable damage/wear. However, due to the nature of being vintage, there may be some very minor wear that might not be identified individually.
Also, as with all handmade items, there may be some variations/imperfections that are a result of the artist's hand, and if it looks like it was in the original make, then we might not call it out specifically. Please look through all pictures carefully, and feel free to ask any questions. Thank you.

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