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Paperweight

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a sculpture titled "Paperweight" by an unknown artist. The sculpture is made of clear yellowish glass or crystal and depicts a mythical creature with a lion-like body and a monkey-like face. The creature has a large head with a wide mouth and a prominent snout, and its body is adorned with intricate carvings. It stands on all fours, with its front right paw resting on a ball. The sculpture sits atop a clear rectangular base, which is placed on a black wooden stand with a geometric pattern on the front. The stand has a flat top and a small lip around the edge, and it is positioned on a plain gray surface.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Rock crystal
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 598 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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