(2) Chinese Carved and Painted Bone Emperor and Empress Statues.  Parie of carved off-white figures, likely made of bone or resin, depicting a traditional Chinese emperor and empress in ornate robes with detailed black and red etched patterns atop decorative circular bases.

Largest Size: 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 18 in. 

Chinese emperor and empress sculptures are crafted representations of imperial authority and ceremonial grandeur, often made from bronze, jade, or painted ceramics. These figures typically depict rulers in elaborate robes, headdresses, and symbolic regalia, emphasizing their divine right to govern and their connection to cosmic order. Produced for palaces, temples, or tombs, such sculptures served both decorative and ritual purposes, reinforcing social hierarchy and honoring the emperor and empress as central figures in the political and spiritual life of dynastic China.

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