Paperweight set - Bronze - China - Late 20th century

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.