Old Chinese art is full of character! The master artisan skills are not duplicated in modern reproductions to give such unique character. The studio that made this item came from south China. The studios production was during the late teens and 1920s until the Japanese War. After the war, it was one of few left. Was sculptured by one master artist This is an older piece and circa could be before 1940’s. The mold is much older Circa earlier 1900s. The flash makes the bottom lighter. This item is wonderful! The eyes are Peking glass, the character and balance of sculpture depicts the art, This is an old item and has wonderful patina. From the markings on the bottom, the. Would have been made for export. These type of items were popular during the 20s and 40s before the communists take over. It was very dirty. Noticed there were a few spots missed in cleaning. There is crazing this is normal for an old item of Shiwan and part of the natural patina. The pictures are your description. Measures 11-1/2 high, 12-1/2 across & approx 6-1/2 deep. Please wait for invoice Do not pay before invoice. There is no return on personal items; such as shoes and clothing. It is the Buyers. To look at pictures and read description. The item “Very Old Item Shiwan Porcelain Cockatoo Unique Character Old Stock” is in sale since Sunday, April 7, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Figurines & Statues”. The seller is “khandirose” and is located in Seattle, Washington. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay, Russian federation.
- Region of Origin: China
- Color: Off White
- Animal Type: Cockatoo
- Age: 1900-1940
- Primary Material: Shiwan Clay
- Maker: South China
- Theme: Bird
- Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
- Features: Handcarved
