Paper Weight with Carved Figures and Calligraphy
Artist
Yu Shuo
(Chinese)
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: ivory; ink
DimensionsOverall: 14.3 x 7.7 x 6.1 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift from the Estate of Kathleen E. Reif
Object number2000.007.009
DescriptionPaper weight is a solid cylinder-like piece (tusk section?) tapering slightly towards top. Top has 8 carved figures on it. (3 larger, 5 smaller) These include Shou-Lao, a boy with a peach and two attendants, P'eng-tzu with a jui-I scepter and a smiling bearded man. Back side of base has an etched mountain scene with trees and water. Front side of base has very small finely incised calligraphy covering it in columns. There is an overall toned amber staining. (calligraphy and landscape by Yu Shuo)Status
Not on view
1903
Yixing Ware
Yixing Ware
Banko Ware
Shiwan Ware
