A Scholar With A Fan, Soapstone, China, 19th Century
A smiling man, dressed in a long robe and a fanciful headdress, holding a leaf fan. Delicate engravings are visible on his head and robe. The figurine rests on a carved base shaped like a rock.
The figure, with a gentle and serene face, symbolizes wisdom and joie de vivre—themes typical of Chinese folk art and Confucian and Taoist depictions of scholars.
China, 19th/20th century.
Soapstone (steatite), wooden base.
Height: 41 cm, width: 16 cm, depth: 12 cm.
Condition: very good
The figure, with a gentle and serene face, symbolizes wisdom and joie de vivre—themes typical of Chinese folk art and Confucian and Taoist depictions of scholars.
China, 19th/20th century.
Soapstone (steatite), wooden base.
Height: 41 cm, width: 16 cm, depth: 12 cm.
Condition: very good
450 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Other
Width: 16
Height: 41
Depth: 12
Reference (ID): 1779346
Availability: In stock
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