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Scroll weight of a dignitary – (3696)
[3696]

Bronze scroll weight in the shape of a bearded dignitary. He is seated on a ‘horseshoe’ chair and holds a Ruyi scepter in one hand and a gold bar in the other. The Ruyi scepter symbolizes that everything a person wishes for will come true. The ingot represents a wish for Wealth and there is little doubt that the man himself symbolizes the wish of gaining a high status in life. The back of the chair is shaped like a ‘Shou’ character which stands for a Long life. The small bronze dates from the 20th century. Height 4.5 cm. Width 3.1 cm. Depth 3.5 cm. Weight 94.4 grams.
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