Four Seasons Scroll Weight: Winter
2007.12.0004B
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Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Four Seasons Scroll Weight: Winter (2007.12.0004B) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | Wulin |
Geographic Location | |
Period/Date | Republic of China, 1930 |
Culture | Chinese |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Length) | 25.7 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Width) | 3.3 cm |
Dimension 3 (Depth) | 2.4 cm |
Weight | 186 g |
Measuring Remarks | None |
Materials | Plant--Bamboo, Plant--Wood, Plant--Zitan |
Manufacturing Processes | Carved, Staining |
Munsell Color Information | N/A |
Research Remarks
Published Description | N/A |
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Description | "Four Chinese zitan scroll weights, inlaid with bamboo carved to represent the four seasons, each signed Wulin, each 10 1/2” long. This set of four scroll weights dates from the Republic of China circa 1930. It is important to note that Chinese decorative works of art as well as functional works of art produced during the time of Republic of China (1911 - 1949) are highly valued in today’s market. The seasons of the year are represented with plum (winter), orchid (spring), bamboo (summer), and chrysanthemum (fall). In addition to representing seasons of the year, the floral motifs have further importance in Chinese art and culture. The plum blossom is regarded as a symbol of longevity. Orchids are the emblem of love, beauty and refinement. Bamboo is symbolic of long life and fidelity. The chrysanthemum represents joviality, health and prolonged life. |
Comparanda | Sotheby’s, Hong Kong, 10/23/05 lot 143 sale #HK0225, Two Chinese Zitan scroll weights, 9 7/8” the rectangular bases inlaid on the sides with formalized gui dragons in silver wire, surmounted by separate arched upper panels carved and filled in with white pigment with a poetic couplet, followed by a short inscription filled in with red pigment, one read ‘written by Fukan in the second month of the xinsi year (equivalent to 1941 A.D.) followed by the seal, Fukan, all enclosed within a continuous leiwen border, the ends inlaid with bone. |
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 |