Bronze with brown and green patina
China, 18th / 19th century
Naturalistic form
Dekorative object on a scholar's desk
On a matching openwork wooden base
Height (without base): 12 cm
Good condition
Provenance: Private collection, Basel
Decorative bronze figure in the special form of a scholar's rocks
Object is regular taxed. Differential taxation is not possible.

This bronze figure depicts a scholar's rocks and was made during the 18th / 19th century and represents a so-called ‘scholar's rock’. Traditionally these stones were naturally occurring rocks, which were appreciated by Chinese scholars for their aesthetic qualities and a favorite motif in classical Chinese painting. Larger rocks were often displayed in traditional Chinese gardens. Inspired by these natural rocks, the present piece is of naturalistic form with holes, rough edges and a fbrown and green patina. A beautiful and decorative object that would have been placed on a scholar’s desk. A naturally shaped wooden plinth carries the special bronze.



The bronze in good condition for its age with usual signs of wear. The height measures 12 cm (without base).

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