Caption

Lion paperweight; maker Rubiec-Masalski, Fyodor Vasilyevich (1865-1920?); Chinese art; Chinese; associated name Tulisov, George (1943- ); Qing (1644-1911); subject: lions, scholars, officials; function: paperweight, writing instruments; style: Qing (style); date: 18th–19th century; medium: sculpture; dimensions: height 6.0 cm, width 3.4 cm

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A40_473

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Keywords

Lion paperweight maker Rubiec-Masalski Fyodor Vasilyevich 1865-1920 Chinese art Chinese associated name Tulisov George 1943- Qing 1644-1911 subject lions scholars officials function paperweight writing instruments style date 18th–19th century medium sculpture dimensions height 6.0 cm width 3.4 cm small carved figure animal smooth glossy surface sits dark reflective background rounded head tilted upward rounded ears pronounced snout compact body front limbs extended forward slightly separated paws object displays shades pale green creamy beige light brown touches darker brown patches highlights reflecting light polished surface.