On offer is a beautifully detailed set of vintage Chinese ceramic figures, likely mid-20th century, capturing traditional rural and scholarly life through expressive form and hand-painted glaze. This set includes a serene scholar, a seated elder with a straw hat, and a charming boy reclining on a water buffalo — a motif rich in cultural symbolism and folk tradition.

Whether arranged together as a miniature scene or styled separately, these figures bring warmth, narrative, and heritage into any space. Their tactile texture and softly aged glaze speak to years of care and craft.

📌 Key Features:
✅ Hand-painted ceramic – in traditional Chinese glaze tones
✅ Evocative rural and scholarly motifs – symbolizing wisdom, simplicity, and harmony with nature
✅ Great condition overall – minor wear, with one figure possibly missing a pipe
✅ Size: approx. 4.5″ and 4.25″ tall, water buffalo piece 5.5″ long
✅ Unique vintage grouping – rarely found together

💡 Styling Tip:
Arrange on a bookshelf, in a curio cabinet, or on a console table layered with natural textures and books for a storybook effect that invites close inspection and conversation.

🎁 Perfect For:
✔️ Collectors of Asian decorative arts
✔️ Lovers of traditional or story-rich home accents
✔️ A thoughtful gift for admirers of rural Chinese culture
✔️ Complementing Zen or wabi-sabi styled interiors

🔍 Provenance / Maker Notes:
The figures appear to be mid-20th century Chinese export ceramics. The scholar and elder are hollow-molded with partially open bases, while the water buffalo scene is signed “CHINA” in relief, indicating post-1940s production for Western markets.

📦 Shipping & International Buyers:
We ship worldwide with care, using tracked and insured services. You’ll always see the total cost before confirming checkout — no surprises.

This is more than a decorative set — it’s a gentle homage to a timeless way of life. Rarely offered as a complete group, these figures are a soulful addition to any collection or serene corner of the home.
stock code 290525