Antique Chinese Confucius Hardwood Sculpture & Gilt Oval Mirror Set

Wisdom, quietly seated. This small but soulful set pairs a hand-carved Confucius figure in warm exotic hardwood with a richly ornamented gilt oval mirror, the two playing off each other beautifully. The sage rests in robes that fall in confident, fluid folds, his weathered face full of patience and good humour, while the gilded frame throws back his reflection in a flourish of carved scrollwork. As the master himself put it, "The wise man seeks what is within himself, the fool what is outside." Charming enough to win over a sceptic, scholarly enough to keep one.

Styling & Collectors Inspiration

This is a piece for the curated shelf, the writing desk, or the quiet corner that needs a touch of the Orient. Lean the gilt mirror against a wall and let the little sage hold court in front of it for instant depth and drama. A few pairings from our collection to build the look:

• Echo the theme with the larger Antique Chinese Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of Confucius the Sage.
• Layer the gilt-and-glass story with the Antique Oval Faceted Crystal Mirror with Ornate Gilt Frame.
• Add scholarly refinement with the Pair of Finely Carved Translucent Jade Bowls from China.
• Warm the wall behind it with the Antique Chinese Wood Carving with Gilded Motifs.

Details

• Hand-carved Confucius figure in exotic hardwood, paired with a gilt-finished oval wall mirror
• Richly carved and ornamented frame with flowing scrollwork
• Figure dimensions approx. 14 cm long, 7 cm wide, 9 cm high
• Mirror dimensions approx. 47 x 30 cm
• Weight approx. 1.5 kg
• Origin: China
• Lovely age-worn patina to the wood, consistent with honest use

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