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Chinese Stone Shoemaker's Weight with Zhu Bajie, c. 1850
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Hand carved 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. The figure is Zhu Bajie, a character from the Ming-dynasty novel “Journey to the West." 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.
- Dimensions:Height: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
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