Japanese Standing Figure Depicting a Scholar with Broom

A scholar with a broom: the most dignified way to do housework.

This mid 20th century Japanese bronze figure shows a scholar holding a broom. He sits wrapped in long layered robes, a scroll in his left hand and the broom upright in his right, with a band tied across his head. The subject is as recorded. The bronze is dark brown with traces of gold in the robe folds, and the face is calm and lined.

About 9 inches tall. A small, serious presence for a desk. He will not be hurried.