{"product_id":"vintage-shiwan-pottery-figure-oxblood-glazed-chinese-official-statue","title":"Vintage Shiwan Pottery Figure: Oxblood Glazed Chinese Official Statue","description":"This large vintage Chinese stoneware figure depicts a court official dressed in formal robes, holding a traditional zheshan (折扇) folded fan in one hand and a scroll in the other. The fan is a symbol of scholarly refinement, while the scroll represents knowledge and authority—together marking the figure as a person of high rank and Confucian virtue.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nGlazed in rich oxblood red with yellow and green oxide highlights, the robe is defined with incised folds and bordered trim. The facial features, beard, and official's cap are sharply modelled. The piece is finished in a glossy, thick glaze typical of post-1949 production by the Shiwan Pottery Factory in Foshan, Guangdong.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe base bears the standard three-part impressed mark used by the factory:\u003cbr\u003e\n- Model number 44\u003cbr\u003e\n- Stylised temple lion emblem\u003cbr\u003e\n- Square seal reading 石湾制陶厂 (Shiwan Pottery Factory)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThese markings identify the figure as a product of the collective-era workshops active during the 1950s-1970s. Larger Shiwan sculptures like this were challenging to fire due to their hollow construction and thick glazing. Surviving examples are increasingly prized by collectors for their sculptural presence and cultural symbolism.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\nHeight: 30.5 cm \/ 12.01″\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth: 13.5 cm \/ 5.31″\u003cbr\u003e\nDepth: 16.5 cm \/ 6.50″\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 1876 g \/ 4.14 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003cbr\u003e\nExcellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or restorations. The glaze is glossy and well preserved with strong colour retention. A striking and display-ready example of mid-century Shiwan craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping \u0026amp; Packaging\u003cbr\u003e\n- Fully tracked and insured delivery\u003cbr\u003e\n- Shipping cost includes professional packaging, careful handling, and secure postage\u003cbr\u003e\n- Carefully packed using recycled materials where possible\u003cbr\u003e\n- Customs paperwork provided where necessary for smooth international delivery\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description. Feel free to ask any questions.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Gillers Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62884438081866,"sku":"B1242","price":595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.6843816253_tbtr.jpg?v=1785914881","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/vintage-shiwan-pottery-figure-oxblood-glazed-chinese-official-statue","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}