Carved Reddish-Brown Stone Figure of a Seated Bearded Sage
Name/Title
Carved Reddish-Brown Stone Figure of a Seated Bearded SageEntry/Object ID
SC1303Description
Chinese carved reddish-brown and cream ornamental stone figure of a seated bearded male, probably representing a sage, scholar, or related legendary/religious personage. The figure is depicted with a bald or closely shaven head, prominent facial features, long moustache and beard, seated with one knee raised beneath a voluminous robe. Carved substantially in the round with deeply modeled facial features, incised robe folds and polished surfaces. The naturally variegated stone ranges from deep reddish brown and brick red to cream-white along the lower portion.Type of Sculpture
Free StandingArtwork Details
Medium
Appears to be Soapstone or Shoushan stoneSubject
Seated bearded male, probably a sage or scholar;Category
Chinese carved stone
Made/Created
Artist
Maker presently unidentifiedTime Period
20th CenturyEthnography
Cultural Region
Continent
AsiaCulture/Tribe
Chinese