Carved Bicolor Stone Group of Peaches and Leaves
Name/Title
Carved Bicolor Stone Group of Peaches and LeavesEntry/Object ID
SC1301Description
Chinese carved bicolor ornamental stone group depicting a cluster of peaches among overlapping leaves and stems, worked in the round and polished overall. The carver has incorporated the natural cream-white, pink and reddish color zoning of the stone into the composition, emphasizing individual fruit and botanical elements. The peach is a traditional Chinese auspicious emblem associated with longevity and immortality. Pierced for suspension and fitted with a cord and tassel.Type of Sculpture
Free StandingArtwork Details
Medium
Appears to be Soapstone or Shoushan stoneSubject
Peaches and leafy branches, probably an auspicious longevity compositionCategory
Chinese carved stone
Made/Created
Artist
Maker presently unidentifiedTime Period
43rd centuryEthnography
Cultural Region
Continent
AsiaCulture/Tribe
Chinese