🔸⛩️🔸Intricate Artist Signed Antique Vtg Hand Carved Asian Oriental Figurine

🔸⛩️🔸Intricate Signed Antique Vintage Hand Carved Asian Oriental Collectible Folk Art Statue Figurine ▪️Circa Mid 20th Century - 1950's ▪️This truly beautiful work of art is 70+ years old ▪️Origin: Seoul Korea ▪️Hallmark Signed by Artist Kim Boo Ho ▪️Depiction of a possible nobleman, scholar or mercantile traveler in traditional garments called hanbok and a top hat which is called a Yangban Gat (갓) (Traditional Scholar Hat). The man is carrying a primitive walking stick in his right hand and a smoking pipe in his left hand. ▪️Wood composition is indigenous Korean Softwood most likely Paulownia (Odong namu) or Ginkgo (Unhaeng-namu) both highly valued for the soft fine grain making it ideal for intricate detailed carvings and statues ▪️Kim Boo Ho is a renowned Korean Master Wood Carver known for his intricate, hand-carved sculptures that typically depict scenes of traditional Korean folk life. His work is highly collectible and often features a carved signature or an original artist's sticker on the base. Kim Boo Ho carvings are characterized by their detailed craftsmanship and focus on peasant life and cultural figures. Hand-carved wood featuring traditional motifs originating from Seoul Korea ▪️Measurements: 6.5" H x 2.25" W x 1.75" D ▪️The item has been previously owned and in excellent vintage condition - beautiful and unique collectors piece would make a great addition to any collection of Asian art or cultural items INV - 8006