Item No.: 1720
Name: A Ge ware moon-white-glazed paperweight in the form of a recumbent tiger
Period: Northern Song dynasty
Height: 14.7 cm
A recumbent animal gives sculptural form to the practical task of holding paper in place. The soft moon-white glaze directs attention to the creature’s outline and resting posture. Both a writing accessory and a small sculpture to be viewed at close range, this paperweight brings visual interest to the scholar’s desk.