Bidspirit auction | Pair of Chinese Hardwood Scholar's

Pair of Chinese Hardwood Scholar's Paperweights with Engraved Bamboo Panels – Boxed - A pair of Chinese scholar's desk paperweights, each of elongated rectangular form with rounded ends, fashioned from dark-stained hardwood and inset with decorative bamboo panels. The panels are finely engraved with traditional Chinese motifs including birds, lotus flowers, foliage and accompanying Chinese calligraphic inscriptions. Presented together in a fitted green presentation box with yellow satin-lined interior and ribbon ties. Likely later 20th century. Some minor surface wear and marks consistent with handling.