Caption

Brush vessel, by Fyodor Vasilyevich Rubiec-Masalsky (1865-1920?), Chinese, Qing (1644–1911) style, 19th century, China. Portrays bats, dragons, phoenixes (fenghuang), clouds; associated with writing instruments, officials, scholars, Chinese symbols. Vessel; height 12.2 cm, width 9.0 cm.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A40_454

License type

Rights managed

Available size

53.0Mb (2.1Mb) / 12.7in x 16.2in / 3804 x 4868 (300dpi)

Keywords

Brush vessel Fyodor Vasilyevich Rubiec-Masalsky 1865-1920 Chinese Qing 1644–1911 style 19th century China Portrays bats dragons phoenixes fenghuang clouds associated writing instruments officials scholars Chinese symbols Vessel height 12.2 cm width 9.0 cm cylindrical carved object smooth pale material translucent quality showing veins areas warmer tan brown coloration surface features raised ornamental carving flowing cloudlike organic motifs wrapping body top rim rounded slightly darker side base sits small stepped foot warm discoloration colors visible include off-white cream beige tan brown dark black background.