Caption

Lion — paperweight; maker: Rubiec-Masalski, Fyodor Vasilyevich (1865-1920?); materials/medium: Chinese art; associated names: Tulisov, George (1943- ); period/style: Qing (1644–1911), Qing (style); subject: lions, scholars, officials; function: paperweight, writing instrument; date: 18th–19th century; place: China; object type: sculpture; dimensions: height 6.0 cm, width 3.4 cm.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A40_472

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Keywords

Lion paperweight maker Rubiec-Masalski Fyodor Vasilyevich 1865-1920 materials medium Chinese art associated names Tulisov George 1943- period style Qing 1644–1911 subject lions scholars officials function writing instrument date 18th–19th century place China object type sculpture dimensions height 6.0 cm width 3.4 cm small carved object resembling animal figure sits dark gray surface darker gray background figure smooth polished glossy finish showing pale greenish-white color across body areas brown rusty discoloration concentrated side parts underside subtle variations creamy off-white faint yellowish tones shape includes rounded limbs curled tail area upturned head carved ear snout details surface gentle highlights reflections lighting.