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Carved out of stone, this object would have been used in a shoemaker’s shop to press down large pieces of … Read more Carved out of stone, this object would have been used in a shoemaker’s shop to press down large pieces of leather. Doubling as a handle, the central figure depicts the curious figure of a man with pig-like facial features holding a rake. A character from the Ming-dynasty novel “Journey to the West,” the figure is Zhu Bajie. A colorful fellow, Zhu Bajie had many adventures, defending against demons with his rake as a weapon and often getting himself and his companions in trouble through his laziness, gluttony and skirt chasing. See less
- Dimensions
- 8.5ʺW × 9.25ʺD × 4.25ʺH
- Styles
- Asian Antique
- Chinese
- Qing
- Period
- Mid 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Stone
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gray
- Condition Notes
- Minor wear consistent with age and use Minor wear consistent with age and use less
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