

Paperweight
The image depicts a sculpture titled "Paperweight" by an unknown artist. The sculpture is made of translucent yellow crystal or glass and features a monkey seated on a rectangular base. The monkey is carved with its body facing to the right and its head turned to face forward, with one arm resting on its right knee and a tail hanging behind. The base of the sculpture is square and flat. The sculpture sits atop a small, dark brown wooden stand with a decorative design on the front, featuring a series of interconnected squares. The background of the image is a plain gray color.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Rock crystal
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 587 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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