Ai Weiwei (1957) - The China Bag: Zodiac

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Ai Weiwei, The China Bag: Zodiac, a 2019 PVC framed artwork in red and white, 47 x 64.5 cm, 5 kg, plate signed, edition 443/2500 by TASCHEN, United States.

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Red PVC bag with transparent inlay, framed
47 x 64.5 cm

Limited edition of 2,500 copies numbered 443

Papercutting is a traditional Chinese art going back 2,000 years. The colored, intricately cut papers are used as a story-telling medium in festivities, for prayers, and as everyday decoration.

The white bag takes its motif from a papercut created by Ai Weiwei as part of his Papercut Portfolio, published by TASCHEN in 2019: Zodiac, his depiction of the Chinese zodiac cast in bronze and gold according to historical models.

Carved signature on the front of the bag.

Framed with transparent plastic, ready to be put on the wall, frame included in price.

Red PVC bag with transparent inlay, framed
47 x 64.5 cm

Limited edition of 2,500 copies numbered 443

Papercutting is a traditional Chinese art going back 2,000 years. The colored, intricately cut papers are used as a story-telling medium in festivities, for prayers, and as everyday decoration.

The white bag takes its motif from a papercut created by Ai Weiwei as part of his Papercut Portfolio, published by TASCHEN in 2019: Zodiac, his depiction of the Chinese zodiac cast in bronze and gold according to historical models.

Carved signature on the front of the bag.

Framed with transparent plastic, ready to be put on the wall, frame included in price.

Details

Era
After 2000
Manufacturer/brand
Taschen
Country of origin
United States
Material
PVC
Artist
Ai Weiwei (1957)
Title of artwork
The China Bag: Zodiac
Signature
Plate signed
Edition
0443/2500
Year
2019
Colour
Red, White
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
64.5 cm
Width
47 cm
Depth
2 cm
Weight
5 kg
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Objects sold
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