Caption

Brush vessel, by Fyodor Vasilyevich Rubiec-Masalsky (1865-1920?), Chinese, Qing (1644–1911) style, 19th century China. Porcelain vessel, height 12.2 cm, width 9.0 cm. Decoration: bats, dragons, phoenixes (fenghuang), clouds, Chinese symbols; associated with writing instruments, officials, scholars. Mention of Tulisov, George (1943– ) removed.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A40_457

License type

Rights managed

Available size

81.5Mb (3.8Mb) / 15.8in x 20.0in / 4746 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Brush vessel Fyodor Vasilyevich Rubiec-Masalsky 1865-1920 Chinese Qing 1644–1911 style 19th century China Porcelain vessel height 12.2 cm width 9.0 cm Decoration bats dragons phoenixes fenghuang clouds Chinese symbols associated writing instruments officials scholars Mention Tulisov George 1943– removed cylindrical carved object smooth translucent surface shades pale white cream areas warm brown discoloration set black background surface low-relief carved motifs flowing curved forms stylized animal mythical creature features textured details raised ridges near rim slightly flared top edge base flat small notches finish glossy showing subtle variations translucency tiny surface speckles.