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Overview:
Character: Li Tiemei(李鐵梅), theiconic young heroine from The Legend of the Red Lantern (紅燈記).
Historical Era: ChineseCultural Revolution period (circa late 1960s to 1970s).
Art Style: Highlyexpressive polychrome glazed ceramic, sculpted in the traditional Shiwan Mudman(石灣公仔) style
Significance: A classicpiece of mid-century revolutionary theatrical memorabilia representing one ofthe famous Model Plays of the era.
Height:Approximately 15 cm (6 inches) – an ideal cabinet or shelf display size.
Material:Glazed ceramic
Markings:Unmarked base (typical for standard domestic household distribution pieces fromthis era).
Features:Iconic propaganda pose featuring Tiemei holding the railway signal lanternaloft, wearing her signature pinkish-red tunic, green trousers, and long singlebraid.
Structural Condition: Excellentvintage condition with no chips, cracks, or structural repairs.The fragile raised arm and lantern are entirely intact.
Surface Condition: Featuressome light, authentic surface dirt/dust on the unglazed facial area consistentwith age. Can be gently cleaned with water by the buyer if desired, but hasbeen left as-found to preserve its original vintage state.