Qing Dynasty Emperor Toy Soldier (1 Viewer)

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I made the castings to this piece eons ago. The hat ornament was made from a small nail, the cape was from copper sheet, the necklace was from wire and the belt ornaments from twisted wire.

Found several of these pieces lurking in storage half-completed. I discovered a nice gilt paint which flows and covers well.
https://www.amazon.com/Plaid-Liquid-Leafing-0-75-Ounce-Classic/dp/B003W0AAJG

I used the paint to do up the throne. When dry, the piece was glossed.

This piece represents the last Emperor Pu Yi with round glasses.

 

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I had planned to produce these as a small range of Qing Dynasty figures. Here's PuYi at his installation as boy emperor. He was the Last Emperor.