Caption

Laozi on base;, Qing dynasty 1644–1911; 19th century; China. Sculpture/figurine depicting Laozi ca. 550–500 BCE with decoration on base: rocks, pine trees, flowers, lingzhi mushrooms. Materials: Chinese art; Taoist subject. Dimensions: figurine height 5.2 cm, width 6.3 cm; base height 7.7 cm, width 6.1 cm., A small carved object sits near the bottom center on a smooth surface, appearing dark brown to black with a glossy finish; it has an irregular flat top with a textured edge and a base made of interlocking organic shapes that form a low, openwork support; the background is a smooth gradient transitioning from pale gray at the bottom to dark gray at the top.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A24_374

License type

Rights managed

Available size

77.2Mb (386.0Kb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Laozi base Qing dynasty 1644–1911 19th century China Sculpture figurine depicting Laozi ca 550–500 Bce decoration rocks pine trees flowers lingzhi mushrooms Materials Chinese art Taoist subject Dimensions height 5.2 cm width 6.3 cm 7.7 cm width 6.1 cm small carved object sits near bottom center smooth surface appearing dark brown black glossy finish irregular flat top textured edge interlocking organic shapes form low openwork support background smooth gradient transitioning pale gray bottom dark gray top.