Early 20th Century Miniature Chinese Boats and Figurines
Item Details
A collection of early 20th century Chinese boat figurines and a ceramic figurine. The miniature boats are made of celluloid. One features an overhead cabana with a dragon decorating the roof, side lanterns and women playing stringed instruments. The second boat is shaped like a dragon with a top mast adorned with two red lanterns carrying travelers holding stringed instruments and animals. Each boat is hallmarked Japan to the base. The boats are joined by one ceramic figurine in a distressed painted finish of red, yellow and green hues, unmarked.
Condition
- to fair, wear to all pieces consistent with age and use, paint chipping and missing on mudman figurine.
Dimensions
- measured for shipping.
- boat with mast measures 4" W x 4" H x 1.25" D.
- mudman figurine measures 5.5" H.
Item #
18CIN053-102
