Carved Red-Brown Stone Figure of a Bearded Elder Carrying a Load
Name/Title
Carved Red-Brown Stone Figure of a Bearded Elder Carrying a LoadEntry/Object ID
SC1103Description
Chinese carved reddish-brown ornamental stone figure of an elderly bearded man, modeled standing and carrying a large object or bundle over his shoulder, with an additional rectangular container or pack at his side. The carving is worked substantially in the round with incised details defining the beard, clothing and associated objects. Natural cream-white and dark gray inclusions and areas of contrasting coloration occur throughout the predominantly reddish-brown stone and have been incorporated into the composition. The underside reveals additional heterogeneous mineral inclusions and a prominent dark fissure or vein.Type of Sculpture
Free StandingArtwork Details
Medium
Appears to be Soapstone or Shoushan stoneSubject
Standing elderly bearded male figure carrying a large object or bundle over his shoulder, accompanied by a rectangular container or packCategory
Chinese carved stone
Made/Created
Artist
Maker presently unidentifiedTime Period
33rd centuryEthnography
Cultural Region
Continent
AsiaCulture/Tribe
Chinese