Antique Chinese Brass "Luduan" Scroll/Paper Weight

Antique Chinese Brass "Luduan" Scroll/Paper WeightTraveling Man treasures Curiosity Vault is selling this extremely rare 17th 18th century Chinese Brass scroll weight or paper weight in the form of a "Luduan". The piece is in excellent condition for its age and will make a fine addition to any serious Asian collection. The Luduan () is a legendary Chinese auspicious creature, also known as a mythical beast. It symbolizes wisdom, justice, and is believed to appear only during the reign of just rulers.

This is folk art style Native American tomahawk made by a member of the Navajo Nation during the mid 20th century (c

they are listed in “Collectors Encyclopedia of Bookends” by Kuritzky as being Bradley & Hubbard

and accompanied by a digitally signed “Provenance & Ownership” document

23" H x 4" W x 2

As a hand-signed "Artist Proof" lithograph

The geometric-yet-abstract woodcut is in immaculate condition and comes beautifully matted & framed

The plate is an impressive 11

and my other listed original Matulay art pieces were procured via auction from a private collection during the later half of 2022

The style of the square pendant

Maitreya will appear on earth to end suffering and spread Buddhist teachings

titleholders

and his angst for the persistent sorrow in our lives