Collection of the University of Pittsburgh Art Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA. Anonymous Gift
1991.1.13
Sculpture of Philosopher
18th century (Date created)
Blanc de Chine
Sculptures
0 in L
x
9 in W
x
16.25 in H
x
6.75 in D
Notes: Size including base
Notes: Size including base
Chinese
The figural grouping depicts a philosopher seated in contemplation on a gnarled root promontory of an old cherry tree. Four of these root promontories have animal-like heads. From this old root system, three new trunks have risen, each bearing a few cherry blossoms.
Sculpture
Sculpture of Philosopher
The figural grouping depicts a philosopher seated in contemplation on a gnarled root promontory of an old cherry tree. Four of these root promontories have animal-like heads. From this old root system, three new trunks have risen, each bearing a few cherry blossoms.
Sculpture of Philosopher
The figural grouping depicts a philosopher seated in contemplation on a gnarled root promontory of an old cherry tree. Four of these root promontories have animal-like heads. From this old root system, three new trunks have risen, each bearing a few cherry blossoms.
In Collection
Anonymous Gift (see Notes)
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