Chinese scholar with attributes of command, Qing Dynasty China, 19th century

Descriptio Carved ivory sculpture. Measures 13.5 cm. Figure of a scholar depicted standing, dressed in a traditional robe and official headdress, holding a scribe’s tablet and a staff of office, symbols of knowledge, authority, and administrative rank within classical Chinese culture. The face is characterized by a serene and restrained expression, with balanced features that reinforce the dignity of the figure. The drapery is rendered in flowing, well-defined folds that structure the vertical composition. The surface displays a warm patina resulting from the natural aging of the material. Stylistically, the work belongs to the sculptural tradition of the Qing dynasty, where such figures embodied the Confucian values ​​of erudition, order, and social hierarchy.

Schätzpreis:500€

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