A Chinese sancai glazed shou figure seated on a deer, dating from the Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Over a tall platform of green swirling ocean wave forms the shou figure sits sideways on a deer, with his characteristic large elongated head. the deer 's head turning backH. 10" (25.4 cm)Provenance: collection of a private New Jersey collector, purchased from Rare Art, New York prior 2018Link to HD Natural Light photos: Click here for high resolution imagesCondition: in general good condition with surface wear, restored firing crack on both side of the base, the tips of both ears of the deer have been chipped off.