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Lot 495:
Mid 20th Century Hand Carved Stone Guardian Figure
Hand carved stone figure depicting a stylized seated guardian with rounded head and folded arms
The carving is executed in an intentionally archaic folk art style with simplified features and a compact contemplative posture
The reverse shows the natural crystalline matrix of the quartz rich stone from which it was carved emphasizing its hand worked origin
Standing a little over 7 inches tall the figure displays well and has a strong sculptural presence
Across many parts of Asia small guardian figures like this are traditionally kept in homes shrines or personal spaces as symbols of protection stability and ancestral presence
Their simplified forms are meant to represent a watchful human spirit rather than a specific deity offering quiet guardianship and a sense of grounding
This piece reflects that long standing tradition of carving protective figures from locally sourced stone
Measurements
Just over 7 in tall
Material
Quartz rich stone with visible crystalline matrix
Condition
Light surface wear from handling
No cracks or repairs observed
Condition: Modern
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