Product Overview
This bronze sculpture portrays a woman kneeling to play the guqin, the seven-stringed zither long associated with Chinese scholar culture. The figure is modeled with elongated, simplified lines and finished in a soft silver-grey patina that suits modern minimalist interiors as well as oriental-themed spaces. At 630 mm long, the piece sits naturally on a coffee table, console or piano top — the seated pose reads beautifully from across a room.
Design: A Scholar Culture Icon in Modern Form
The guqin is one of China’s oldest instruments and a UNESCO-recognized element of intangible cultural heritage; in Chinese art, a lady playing the guqin stands for elegance, refinement and inner calm. TYART’s interpretation keeps the cultural reference and strips away the excess detail: smooth planes, an elongated robe, and a quiet silver-grey surface that lets light move across the figure. The result is a sculpture that feels contemporary without losing its origin.
Craftsmanship
Hollow-cast in bronze by the traditional lost-wax method and hand-polished, the figure is finished with a layered silver-grey patina and sealed for indoor display. As with all hand-patinated bronzes, slight tonal variations between pieces are natural and desirable.
Specifications
| Model No. | XLA1-48 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 630 × 320 × 480 mm (L × W × H) |
| Weight | 8.5 kg |
| Material | Bronze |
| Technique | Lost-wax casting |
| Finish | Hand-applied silver-grey patina, sealed |
| Placement | Indoor |
| Customization | Size and patina color on request |
Applications
- Coffee table or console centerpiece in living rooms
- Hotel lounges, tea rooms and reading areas
- Chinese culture themed restaurants, clubs and showrooms
- Piano tops, entrance cabinets and bookshelves
- Premium gifts for cultural and business occasions
Customization Options
The figure can be rescaled, and the patina can be produced in alternative tones — warm brown, dark bronze or antique gold — to match your interior palette. Logo engraving and custom wooden bases are available for project and gift orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I have this sculpture in a different patina color?
Yes. Silver-grey is the standard finish for XLA1-48; warm brown, dark bronze and antique gold are common alternatives. Hand patina is our standard process, so alternative colors do not significantly affect lead time.
2. Is the figure suitable for outdoor use?
This model is designed for indoor display. Outdoor placement requires a different sealing process; contact us if your project needs an outdoor version.
3. What does the sculpture depict?
A woman playing the guqin, a seven-stringed Chinese zither associated with scholar culture. The pose and instrument are clearly readable, which makes the piece a natural choice for tea spaces and cultural interiors.
4. What is the MOQ and lead time?
We serve both single-piece and project orders. Send your quantity and destination port to receive an accurate quotation and lead time.
5. How is the sculpture packed?
Foam-wrapped and boxed in a reinforced export carton; wooden crates are available for larger shipments.
Request a Quote
Request a quote for XLA1-48 — tell us your quantity, destination and preferred patina, and we will reply with pricing and lead time. Contact TYART Bronze or browse the full figure bronze sculpture collection.
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