Caption

Deer paperweight, attributed to Fyodor Vasilyevich Rubiec-Masalski (1865–1920?), Chinese, Qing (1644–1911) style, 18th–19th century, sculpture depicting a deer, associated with Immortals and scholars, used as a paperweight or writing instrument, materials unspecified, height 5.7 cm, width 4.1 cm.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A40_498

License type

Rights managed

Available size

68.7Mb (2.2Mb) / 20.0in x 13.3in / 6000 x 4000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Deer paperweight attributed Fyodor Vasilyevich Rubiec-Masalski 1865–1920 Chinese Qing 1644–1911 style 18th–19th century sculpture depicting deer associated Immortals scholars paperweight writing instrument materials unspecified height 5.7 cm width 4.1 cm small carved figurine animal smooth glossy surface sits dark reflective background pale creamy white subtle warm yellowish areas particularly head top ornament shallow circular patterns gentle curved lines body limbs defined ears snout raised ornamental shape reflection visible dark gray surface beneath.