Figure: Liuhai, Scepter
2017.13.0001B
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Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Figure: Liuhai, Scepter (2017.13.0001B) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | Unknown |
Geographic Location | |
Period/Date | Cultural Revolution, 1966-1976 CE |
Culture | N/A |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Length) | 19.1 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Diameter) | .98 cm |
Dimension 3 (Diameter) | .33 cm |
Weight | 1 g |
Measuring Remarks | The larger of the diameters is in reference to the largest part of the staff head (the tuft of hair at the base). The smaller diameter is in reference to the shaft of the scepter. |
Materials | Plant--Boxwood, Varnish |
Manufacturing Processes | Carved |
Munsell Color Information | N/A |
Research Remarks
Published Description | N/A |
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Description | "A very fine and scarce Chinese boxwood carving of non-traditional Liuhai - as a young man, adorned with lavish pants and jacket in ancient military fashion, standing with his right leg on a toad (3-legged toad), his left leg raised, and he holds a spear in his right hand. Dating is Cultural Revolution, 1966-1976. The unusual drum carved base is part of the carving, 1 3/4” h., and the height to top of his raised hand which holds the spear 10 5/8”. |
Comparanda | Lot 1288, A Boxwood Huangyangmu figure of Liuhai. 18th/19th century. Christie’s New York sale 2648: Auspicious Treasures for Scholars and Emperors: Selections from the Robert H. Blumenfield Collection. March 22, 2012. Lot 46, Good large bamboo carving of Liu hai, Qing Dynasty, 18th century. Sotheby’s New York sale 8420: Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. |
Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
Archaeological Data | N/A |
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Credit Line/Dedication | Fred A. Freund Collection |
Reproduction | No |
Reproduction Information | N/A |