Paperweight set - Bronze - China - Late 20th century

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Two bronze paperweights from China, titled Set presse-papiers (paperweights), in late 20th century dynastic style, each measuring 23 cm high, 4 cm wide and 2 cm deep, weighing 1120 g each, in good condition.

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The elongated, cylindrical shape is typical of Chinese paperweights.

They are used to keep paper and calligraphy flat on the desk.

Also part of the traditional Chinese writing comb set.

Function: Chinese scholars used these paperweights to:

to keep the calligraphy scrolls and paper in place.

To decorate their study room with symbolically meaningful objects.

Status and refinement to be shown

The bamboo form with nature motifs fits perfectly with the aesthetic of the Chinese study, where every object was both practical and symbolic.

Weight: 1120 grams.

The paperweights are in good, used condition with signs of aging. (See photos)
Very fine and detailed.
Carefully packed and shipped insured.

This item can be shipped together with my other items in this auction so that you only have to pay the shipping costs once.

The elongated, cylindrical shape is typical of Chinese paperweights.

They are used to keep paper and calligraphy flat on the desk.

Also part of the traditional Chinese writing comb set.

Function: Chinese scholars used these paperweights to:

to keep the calligraphy scrolls and paper in place.

To decorate their study room with symbolically meaningful objects.

Status and refinement to be shown

The bamboo form with nature motifs fits perfectly with the aesthetic of the Chinese study, where every object was both practical and symbolic.

Weight: 1120 grams.

The paperweights are in good, used condition with signs of aging. (See photos)
Very fine and detailed.
Carefully packed and shipped insured.

This item can be shipped together with my other items in this auction so that you only have to pay the shipping costs once.

Details

Dynastic Style/Period
Late 20th century
No. of items
2
Country of Origin
China
Material
Bronze
Height
23 cm
Width
4 cm
Title of artwork
Paperweight set
Depth
2 cm
Condition
Good condition
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