Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 9 October 2025

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 9 October 2025

Catalogue

Lot 216: A Carved Wooden East Asian Female Figure Holding Pomegranates, 9” Tall

This auction ended on October 9, 2025.

Estimated price: £20 - £40

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £10

A dark, hand-carved wooden figural sculpture depicting a female figure in traditional East Asian attire, balancing a shallow, circular tray laden with pomegranates over her head. The figure stands on an integrated circular base. Several pomegranates on the tray are incised with Chinese characters, notably “壽” (Shòu, meaning Longevity) and “福” (Fú, meaning Fortune/Good Luck). The carving style is detailed, and the wood exhibits a smooth, rich dark brown patina.
Height: 9” Tall