These figurines sometimes referred to as Shiwan ware, or Chinese Mud Man, likely dating from 1900-1940.
They are usually brightly glazed pottery figures depicting men, often sages or wise men.
One shown fishing, others seated or holding objects of symbolic importance.
The darker clay potentially indicate greater age and value.
Fisherman, glazed
Measures 4.25" x 2.5"
Condition: one crack in the hat, one crack on the fin of the fish.
markings hard to read bottom possibly CHINA
chip on the fin of the fish
This one is glazed
Measures 4.25" x 2" w at base
I believe there may be on strand of hair missing
see just above the ear is where I believe the strand of hair is missing
markings hard to read bottom possibly CHINA
These 2 are unglazed
Approx 2.5 h x 2.25" w at base
These 2 are glazed
Measure 2.5 " h x 2.5" w at base
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