A Painted-wood Figurine of a Boy Attendant (Dongja)
A Painted-wood Figurine of a Boy Attendant (Dongja)

JOSEON DYNASTY (EARLY 20TH CENTURY)

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A Painted-wood Figurine of a Boy Attendant (Dongja)
Joseon dynasty (early 20th century)
Standing with arms positioned and hands clasped as if to hold an implement, the robe painted in green and red with black details and the top knots of hair black with red ties, the face and ear with traces of white pigment, the canted-square integral plinth also red, the flat base undecorated; with a modern wood stand
6 7/8in. (17.6cm.) high

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