Caption

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

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A40_458

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Rights managed

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81.5Mb (3.6Mb) / 15.8in x 20.0in / 4746 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Brush vessel Chinese Qing 1644–1911 19th century China attributed Rubiec-Masalsky Fyodor Vasilyevich 1865–1920 porcelain vessel height 12.2 cm width 9.0 cm decorated bats dragons phoenixes fenghuang clouds associated writing instruments officials scholars style Chinese symbols cylindrical carved object pale cream off-white stone areas warm brown staining shown black background surface features low-relief motifs flowing cloud- forms stylized animal bird figures detailed feathery scaly textures subtle horizontal bands near rim base piece rests reflective dark surface displays smooth slightly glossy finishes natural variations color creamy white light brown.