{"product_id":"shiwan-stoneware-scholar-statue-mid-century-oxblood-glaze-chinese-pottery","title":"Shiwan Stoneware Scholar Statue: Mid-Century Oxblood Glaze Chinese Pottery","description":"This expressive Chinese stoneware sculpture depicts a robed scholar in mid-gesture, one hand raised as if delivering a lecture, the other holding a fan or ruyi sceptre behind his back. The figure is finished in a deep oxblood glaze, accented with glossy black and yellow highlights, with intricate modelling to the face, hands, and folds of the robe. It reflects the distinct mid-century style of the Shiwan kilns, renowned for their figural art.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced during the 1950s-70s under the Shiwan Pottery Factory (石湾制陶厂), this figure likely originated from a master-sculptor-based mould and was hand-finished with rich glaze effects and detailing. The impressed mark on the base is typical of collective-era Shiwan ceramic production.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nLarger Shiwan figures such as this are especially sought after by collectors due to the technical difficulty of firing large hollow stoneware sculptures without warping or cracking. Standing at 35 cm and weighing nearly 2 kg, this is a substantial and decorative example of Chinese mid-century ceramic art.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\nHeight: 35 cm \/ 13.78″\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth: 11.5 cm \/ 4.53″\u003cbr\u003e\nDepth: 13.5 cm \/ 5.31″\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 1995 g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003cbr\u003e\nVery good condition overall. There is a small loss to one finger on the raised hand and a second loss to a finger on the fan-holding hand at the back. A shallow chip is also present at the tip of the beard. Otherwise, the glaze is well-preserved and glossy, and the sculptural details remain intact. The piece is clean and displays beautifully.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping \u0026amp; Packaging\u003cbr\u003e\n- Fully tracked and insured delivery\u003cbr\u003e\n- Shipping cost includes professional packaging, careful handling, and secure postage\u003cbr\u003e\n- Carefully packed using recycled materials where possible\u003cbr\u003e\n- Customs paperwork provided where necessary for smooth international delivery\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description, and feel free to ask any questions.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Gillers Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62884462985546,"sku":"B1239","price":545.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.6843051199_ca5q.jpg?v=1785915012","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/shiwan-stoneware-scholar-statue-mid-century-oxblood-glaze-chinese-pottery","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}