Rare Chinese serpentine carved group of ballet dancers on a wooden base


Chinese serpentine carving of revolutionary ballet dancers


€ 1200

XX China Cultural Revolution period 1960/1970

A rare and very finely carved Cultural Revolution serpentine stone sculpture depicting two ballet dancers holding up a kerchief. On it's bespoke rosewood base. 

In good order. A few minute pinches on the kerchief and one bit of damage on the wooden base. 
 

Dim: 27,5 x 25,5 x 9 cm total / weight: 1,475 kg 

Material:
Serpentine and rosewood
Origin:
China
Era:
20th century Cultural Revolution period: ‘60/‘70’s
Condition:
Good

Length:
27,5 cm total
Height:
25,5 cm total
Depth:
9 cm total