Mid 19th C. Chinese Carved Wooden Sculpture of Mandarin
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East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 1850 CE. A monumental sculpture depicting a Mandarin (bureaucrat scholar) wearing impressive regal robes with a Mandarin Square on the front and an ornate crown upon his lobed coiffure, sitting upon a throne that is covered by the carved drapery folds of his luxurious garments. The sovereign's countenance connotes a serious demeanor; he appears to be engaged in deep thought or prayer with downcast eyes and interlocking hands before his chest. His facial features - those almond shaped eyes, arched brows, straight nose, long mustache, and pursed lips - are finely delineated. Nice remains of red, blue, and white pigment on the surface. Size: 41" L x 22" W (104.1 cm x 55.9 cm)
A Mandarin refers to an official who was appointed via the imperial examination system in China - affiliated with the concept of a scholar official who was well-versed in literature, poetry, and all aspects of Confucian teachings and at the same time engaged in civil service. The term Mandarin stems from the Portuguese word "mandarin" used in early Portuguese reports on China. It relates to the word "mandador" meaning one who commands as well as the verb mandar meaning "to command". In fact, the Portuguese borrowed the word from the Malay who adopted the Sanskrit word "mantri" meaning minister or counselor. Note that etymologically it relates to the word mantra.
Provenance: private Boulder, Colorado, USA collection acquired at Indochine Gallery
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A Mandarin refers to an official who was appointed via the imperial examination system in China - affiliated with the concept of a scholar official who was well-versed in literature, poetry, and all aspects of Confucian teachings and at the same time engaged in civil service. The term Mandarin stems from the Portuguese word "mandarin" used in early Portuguese reports on China. It relates to the word "mandador" meaning one who commands as well as the verb mandar meaning "to command". In fact, the Portuguese borrowed the word from the Malay who adopted the Sanskrit word "mantri" meaning minister or counselor. Note that etymologically it relates to the word mantra.
Provenance: private Boulder, Colorado, USA collection acquired at Indochine Gallery
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#128583
Condition
Expected surface wear with pigment losses and abraded areas commensurate with age. Losses to hems of robes and feet, tip of nose, peripheries of throne, and protruding areas in general. Still a marvelous work.
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Mid 19th C. Chinese Carved Wooden Sculpture of Mandarin
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