{"product_id":"hand-carved-chinese-hardwood-figure-of-an-elderly-sage-fisherman-with-lantern-and-staff","title":"Hand-Carved Chinese Hardwood Figure of an Elderly Sage Fisherman with Lantern and Staff","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet the wanderer. A finely hand-carved Chinese hardwood figure of an elderly sage, captured mid-stride with a bamboo staff over one shoulder and a woven creel lantern swinging from the other hand. His long flowing beard, conical hat tipped back, and weathered, knowing expression give him all the gentle gravitas of a Confucian scholar who has seen a few seasons and is in no particular hurry to tell you about them. Carved from a richly grained tropical hardwood with a deep chocolate patina, he is the kind of quiet character who makes a shelf feel like it has a soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carving is expressive and confident, with crisp folds in the robes, lively detail in the face and beard, and a naturalistic carved-rock base that grounds him beautifully. A wonderful piece of mid-twentieth-century Asian folk sculpture, full of warmth and personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStyling \u0026amp; Collectors Inspiration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis serene traveller loves the company of other hand-worked treasures from the East. Set him beside our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/decosmutia.com\/products\/antique-chinese-wood-carving\"\u003eAntique Chinese Wood Carving with Gilded Motifs\u003c\/a\u003e for a study in carved-wood storytelling, or let him hold court near the quietly imposing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/decosmutia.com\/products\/finely-sculpted-asian-porcelain-head-impressive-size\"\u003eChinese Porcelain Guanyin Bust\u003c\/a\u003e. Collectors of Asian folk art will want to pair him with the dramatic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/decosmutia.com\/products\/rare-balinese-garuda-figure-expressive-hand-carved-wooden-sculpture\"\u003eRare Balinese Garuda Figure\u003c\/a\u003e, while a trio of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/decosmutia.com\/products\/set-of-three-hand-carved-chinese-opera-masks-in-hardwood-miniature-wall-sculptures\"\u003eHand-Carved Chinese Opera Masks\u003c\/a\u003e on the wall behind him completes a beautifully curated corner. Style him on a stack of antiquarian books, a console of dark walnut, or a softly lit shelf where his patina can glow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved figure of an elderly sage fisherman holding a bamboo staff and a woven creel lantern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: solid tropical hardwood with a warm chocolate-brown patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: mid-twentieth century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpressive carving of the face, flowing beard, robes and conical hat, on a naturalistic rock base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. height 30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: very good vintage condition; honest age-appropriate wear and minor surface marks consistent with handling and display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA one-of-a-kind decorative sculpture, ready to display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📦 Free Insured International Shipping\u003cbr\u003e\nThis item includes free insured worldwide shipping.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt will be carefully packaged by our experienced team to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antiques De Cosmutia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53237904965898,"sku":"190","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/1548\/8010\/files\/IMG_2192AAA.jpg?v=1781914249","url":"https:\/\/decosmutia.com\/de\/products\/hand-carved-chinese-hardwood-figure-of-an-elderly-sage-fisherman-with-lantern-and-staff","provider":"Antiques De Cosmutia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}