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Large 19th Century Wood Sculpture the Benevolent Scholar Administrator

Large 19th Century Wood Sculpture the Benevolent Scholar Administrator

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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Korean: Sculpture: Pre 1900: Item # 1494712

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 $1,200.00 
Large 19th Century Painted Wood Sculpture of a Benevolent Scholar Administrator. Large-scale antique Korean wood sculpture is rare. This one is beautifully rendered with splendid attire and the compassionate face of the idealized scholar administrator. This is the type of sympathetic official written of in ancient fables and that one hoped to face when they had to plead their case. It is a wonderful example of emotion elicited from wood and paint by a talented anonymous artist. He is holding a peach which represents the abundant peach trees whose fruit provides longevity and sustenance in the Land of the Immortals who he calls upon for wisdom and guidance. The peach seed is an ancient symbol of benevolence. The word for kernel sounds the same as the word for benevolence or kind-heartedness, ideal qualities for a man in his position. 30.5 x 13.5 x 5.5 inches, 77.5 x 34 x 14 cm.

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