A wood carving of Shennong, China, 22 cm high 

A wood carving of Shennong, China, 22 cm high 

Overall wear to the surface
Some surface scratches
Some nicks, splits, holes, chips 
Presence of a hole to the left hand. He was probably holding something now missing
Possible small restoration to the right hand
The letter "R" has been carved three times under the base
Presence of a hole/damage to the top of the head
Presence of a circle near the left knee