Mandarin Terracotta, Superb Polychromy, Circa 1850, Cigar Holder

Superb and large figure, white clay, cold-decorated in polychromy (encaustic painting): a young and handsome Chinaman traditional dress  bright red, seated, taking his tea. On back, hidden, a display for 9 little cigars, as they were found in the 19th century.
No factory mark, very erased pencil mention: Paris,
inside: part of a cigar of the period.
Condition: good, it has been used little, no serious flaws, one pearl is missing from its necklace, some stains to clean.
Dimensions: 28cm x 17cm x 14cm.
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- eclectic - antique dealers since 1970, Siret: FR 24.430113233. Invoice and Certificate are attached to each of our shipments.