{"product_id":"monumentale-chinese-liggende-tongzi-een-decoratief-1920","title":"Monumental Chinese reclining Tongzi - a decorative 1920s piece","description":"\u003c!-- Physical Dimensions \u0026 Status Badge --\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"buddha-product-dimensions-badge\" style=\"border: 1px solid #1a1a1a; padding: 15px 20px; margin-bottom: 30px; background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #888888; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003ePhysical Dimensions \u0026amp; Status\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500; color: #1a1a1a; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 49.5 cm  | \n    \u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72.5 cm  | \n    \u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 cm  | \n    \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26.2 kg\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Commercial Product Description --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis monumental antique Chinese wooden Tongzi (Lucky Child) statue\u003c\/strong\u003e was crafted around 1890-1925 from a single solid block of hardwood and largely retains its original polychromy. Its relaxed reclining posture, friendly facial expression, and exceptional dimensions make this an impressive decorative object with a warm, inviting presence. Thanks to its monumental size and authentic age, this statue is a special collector's item for lovers of Chinese art, Asian interiors, and characterful antique sculptures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice: €2,450\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eeeeee; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Symbolism --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Philosophical \u0026amp; Historical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe depicted figure is generally referred to as a \u003cstrong\u003eTongzi (童子)\u003c\/strong\u003e, or a Chinese lucky child. Within traditional Chinese culture, such figures symbolize prosperity, harmony, fertility, and the continuation of the family line. They were used in affluent homes, reception rooms, and sometimes within religious or ceremonial settings as bringers of good fortune and positive energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLuck \u0026amp; prosperity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The smiling posture refers to a carefree and prosperous life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonumental execution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to its exceptional size, this is not a standard decorative statue but a sculpture that was likely part of a rich Chinese interior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic age:\u003c\/strong\u003e The natural drying cracks, old wear, and original polychromy give the statue a character that only prolonged natural aging can create.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePossible original function:\u003c\/strong\u003e Given its elongated shape and low posture, it is plausible that the statue originally served as a decorative element on a traditional Chinese platform or a representative reception area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eeeeee; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Specifications --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Qing – Early Republic (c. 1890-1925)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China (likely Southern China)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepiction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tongzi (Chinese lucky child)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original polychromy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved from a single solid block of wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 49.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26.2 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with authentic signs of use, natural drying cracks, old polychromy, and normal age-related wear consistent with its age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57724707275083,"sku":"695","price":2307.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antiek-chinees-tongzi-gelukskind-massief-hardhout-liggend.jpg?v=1782813934","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/monumentale-chinese-liggende-tongzi-een-decoratief-1920","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}