A serenely posed seated figure, hands crossed in a gongshou courtesy gesture, holding a scroll. The polished surface is additionally adorned with minutely applied sgraffito details. On the underside is a four character chop seal.
Marks: Intaglio carved with typical seal script (zhuanshu) characters that (possibly) read 以示同仁 ("to show sympathy and benevolence").
Date: Circa late 1800s to early 1900s.
Condition: Excellent. No repairs or losses. Please patina of age.
Size: The figurine is just under 7 inches high. Weighs a hefty 2lb 3oz. (1 kg)
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