Carved Variegated Stone Covered Bamboo-Form Vessel with Rat/Mous
Name/Title
Carved Variegated Stone Covered Bamboo-Form Vessel with Rat/MousEntry/Object ID
SC0104Description
Chinese carved variegated stone covered vessel modeled as bundled sections of bamboo, with a rat or mouse climbing across the upper portion and a sinuous bamboo branch or related vegetal element extending around the body. The cream-to-gray stone displays pronounced reddish-purple and burgundy color zones selectively incorporated into the animal, vegetation and other elements of the composition. The bamboo-form body is articulated with horizontal nodes and extensive vertical incised detailing. Carved substantially in the round with relief, incised and polished decoration and fitted with a separate stone cover. Probably soapstone or related Chinese carving stone; specific material and date remain unconfirmed. Chinese, probably late Qing dynasty to 20th century.Type of Sculpture
Free StandingArtwork Details
Medium
Appears to be Soapstone or Shoushan stoneCategory
Chinese carved stone
Made/Created
Time Period
20th CenturyEthnography
Cultural Region
Continent
AsiaCulture/Tribe
Chinese