Caption

Lotus branch — decoration; maker, purchase provenance noted; Rubiec-Masalski; Fyodor Vasilyevich 1865–c.1920; Tulisow, Jerzy 1943– ; Chinese art; Chinese culture; Qing dynasty 1644–1911; lotuses, flowers; 19th century; China; decoration; height 5.1 cm, width 14.0 cm, depth 3.3 cm, A pale, translucent carved object with smooth, curving forms and undulating edges sits against a soft gray background; the piece shows a few layered, petal-like shapes and rounded bulbous elements, with glossy surfaces and subtle variations in color including off-white, cream, and hints of very light green, resting on a reflective surface that casts a faint, blurred reflection.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A30_216

License type

Rights managed

Available size

77.2Mb (294.7Kb) / 20.0in x 15.0in / 6000 x 4500 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lotus branch decoration maker purchase provenance noted Rubiec-Masalski Fyodor Vasilyevich 1865–c.1920 Tulisow Jerzy 1943– Chinese art Chinese culture Qing dynasty 1644–1911 lotuses flowers 19th century China height 5.1 cm width 14.0 cm depth 3.3 cm pale translucent carved object smooth curving forms undulating edges sits soft gray background piece layered petal- shapes rounded bulbous elements glossy surfaces subtle variations color off-white cream hints light green resting reflective surface casts faint blurred reflection.