Orpiment paperweight in the form of an exotic beast, 18th century, Qing dynasty

Orpiment paperweight in the form of an exotic beast, 18th century, Qing dynasty

• Image Number: K1D001540N000000000PAB
• Dynasty: Qing dynasty
• Category: Miscellaneous objects
• Function: Stationery, stationery, furnishings
• Material: Minerals/Jade Jewelry/Tianhuang Stone
• Description:
  Tian Huangshi carved a two horned monster sitting on its back, with a calm expression and exquisite carving, fully mastering the texture and posture. It is better to use lines to convey the different textures of the animal’s hyena, beard and tail, and the whole body’s hair. It is carved from superior Tianhuang produced in Fujian. It is golden in color and moist in stone. The sculptor’s performance is similar to that of Yang Yuxuan.