Pair of Vintage Zitan Wood Paperweights With Mother-of-Pearl Inlay | | Chinoiserie Desk Accessories

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Elevate your scholar's desk or home office with this exquisite matching pair of vintage Zitan (Purple Sandalwood) paperweights (Zhenzhi).

Crafted … Read more Elevate your scholar's desk or home office with this exquisite matching pair of vintage Zitan (Purple Sandalwood) paperweights (Zhenzhi).

Crafted from dense, dark reddish-brown wood with a fine, natural grain, these heavy rectangular bars are beautifully inlaid with colorful Mother-of-Pearl (shell) to depict the "Four Gentlemen" (Plum Blossom, Orchid, Bamboo, and Chrysanthemum)—classic motifs in Chinese art representing noble character and resilience. The inlay work is meticulously done, featuring delicate details in the petals, leaves, and stems, accompanied by stylized calligraphy characters.

These solid, weighty pieces (totaling nearly 1.2 kg) are highly functional, designed to hold down paper or scrolls against the wind. They are perfect for adding a touch of sophisticated Chinoiserie elegance to a calligraphy setup, a modern desk, or as unique display objects.

Key Features:

Material: Solid Zitan (Purple Sandalwood) wood with Mother-of-Pearl shell inlay.

Design: Rectangular bars featuring Plum, Orchid, Bamboo, and Chrysanthemum motifs with calligraphy.

Function: Heavy paperweights, calligraphy desk weights, or decorative objects.

Set: Includes two matching paperweights.

Dimensions (Per Piece):

Length: 32 cm (approx. 12.6 inches)

Width: 5.5 cm (approx. 2.2 inches)

Thickness: 4 cm (approx. 1.6 inches)

Total Weight (for the pair): 1194 g (approx. 2.6 lbs) See less