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Eastern Ship Rudder, Late 18th-Early 19th Century, Carved Wood and Brass

$2,497.55

£1,858.44

€2,100

CA$3,431.50

A$3,829.85

CHF 2,014.94

MX$46,522.08

NOK 25,544.04

SEK 23,906.02

DKK 15,986.50

About the Item

Eastern ship rudder, late 18th-early 19th century. Carved wood and brass. English-influenced oriental ship rudder, made of brass and high quality carved wood. The rudder cap is worked in a round bundle, taking the shape of the head of a stylized greyhound. The greyhound is a typical motif of the English decorative arts of the time, but its essential treatment, elongated and with sinuous lines, reminds us that we are dealing with a piece of oriental invoice. In fact, the central area of the rudder appears completely carved with the figure of a dragon coiled around the mast. This mythical animal represents the changing power of nature, the Tao, in addition to the concept of yang (masculine), and is related to time as a propitiator of rain and water. It is also often used as a national symbol of China, and was in fact featured on the national flag until the end of the Qing dynasty. Here it is represented with great attention to detail, evidencing a virtuosity typical of oriental ornamental sculpture: we see each of the dragon's scales, and even the ripples of water under its body, the leaves between which it swims... The lower third of the rudder appears almost completely disorganized, showing a smooth slightly curved profile. At its end it is decorated with a simple recessed carving, with a geometric motif on two planes." Size: 10 x 10 x 160 cms. Weight is orientative.

Dimensions:

Height: 63 in (160 cm)Width: 3.94 in (10 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)

Style:

Other (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Brass,Wood

Place of Origin:

Asia

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

18th-19th Century

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.

Seller Location:

Madrid, ES

Reference Number:

Seller: Z59071stDibs: LU2951319405452

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