Vintage Chinese Porcelain Mandarin Figurine with Blue & Gilt Detailing – 17cm musician Wallace and Gromit ceramic money

Wallace and Gromit ceramic money box in original box 2006

Chips and ware to the mallet head commensurate with use and age- so beautifully weighted

before merging in 1986 and finally closing in 1991

13cm long and 6cm tall

This piece has had much use with heavy patina but possibly a ceremonial one with such good painting evident

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Mandarin Figurine with Blue & Gilt Detailing – 17cm musician Wallace and Gromit ceramic moneyThis beautifully detailed vintage Chinese porcelain figure depicts a seated Mandarin noble dressed in traditional robes with striking cobalt blue and gilt detailing. Measuring 17cm tall, the figure is seated on a stylised base, robed in a spotted gown and fur trimmed cape, with fine hand painted facial features and expressive posture. There is visible age related wear, some enamel and gilding loss is present (especially to the front of the robe), but