Figure Chinese Laotse Figure Made of Bronze
One of a kind — this work exists only once.
- Period:
- Taishô (1912–1926)
- Dimensions (height x width):
- 29 x 18 cm
- Weight:
- 3g
- Item number:
- 5322
This piece has been sold.
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Details about the sold piece
- ColorBrown
- MaterialBronze
- MotifPeople
Description
Worked in finely chiseled bronze, this figure depicts the Chinese sage Laotse as a tall, dignified figure with a long, finely worked beard and a calmly smiling face. In one hand he holds a peach as a symbol of immortality, in the other a gnarled staff whose upper end tapers into an artfully shaped dragon snail.
The details are especially convincing: the richly patterned robe is covered with countless small ornaments, while the base bears a dragon turtle whose scales and features are worked out with remarkable precision. The shimmering, dark-patinated surface of the bronze lends the figure additional depth and makes the fine relief details stand out with particular plasticity.
Judging by the patina, this hand-crafted one-of-a-kind piece was created around the 1920s. As a symbol of wisdom, long life, and Daoist philosophy, Laotse is one of the most popular motifs in East Asian bronze art, and this Chinese Laotse Figure Made of Bronze captivates both through its decorative, self-contained presence and through the high quality of its craftsmanship.
