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Qing Dynasty Bronze Crab Paperweight

Similar to the four treasures of pen, ink, paper and inkstone,

Paperweights can be called the "small five" in ancient study rooms.

In ancient times, scholars in their study

Small bronze objects are often

The jade is placed on the desk for appreciation.

It is also used to press paper or books.

Thus, paperweights were born.

Also known as paperweight and ruler.

Ivory miniature carved paperweight of Dream of the Red Chamber

The Chinese have been using paperweights since the Qin and Han dynasties, and they are no less useful than inkstones and seals. Over a long history, the craftsmanship of paperweight carving has been divided into dozens of categories, including engraving, book engraving, relief carving, round carving, and light board. The materials are also varied, mostly jade, porcelain, bamboo, wood, iron, and copper.

Qing Dynasty Peach-shaped Washbasin and Peach-shaped Paperweight

Paperweights vary in style and color due to different customs and trends in different dynasties. With their craftsmanship and cultural value, they have entered the collection category of high-end antiques. Paperweights made of rare materials, fine carvings, ingenious designs, and old age have high collection value.

Late Qing Dynasty Ivory Grape Paperweight

Qing Dynasty Agarwood Carved Buddha Hand Paperweight

Crystal Bamboo Paperweight

A Qing Dynasty Lapis Lazuli Paperweight with Two Frogs

Purple clay lotus seed paperweight

Amethyst carved eggplant-shaped paperweight, Qing Dynasty

Qing Dynasty Boxwood Paperweight

Qing Dynasty Bronze Rabbit-shaped Paperweight

Qing Dynasty Rhinoceros Horn Deer Shaped Paperweight

Qing Dynasty Boxwood and Bamboo Paperweight

Qing Ai Ye Green Paperweight

Qing Jingtai bamboo cicada paperweight

Qing Dynasty Tourmaline Paperweight

Qing Dynasty bronze carved cattle paperweight

Qing Dynasty Agate Fish Paperweight

Qing Dynasty Bronze Paperweight of Four Joyful Children

Coral red and gold floral scroll paperweight, mid-Qing Dynasty

Qing Dynasty Rosewood Carved "Continuous Birth of Sons" Paperweight

Song Dynasty white jade camel dragon paperweight

A pair of Qing Yongzheng turquoise green glaze and gilded sheep-shaped paperweights

Qing Dynasty agate crafted into a paperweight

Qing Dynasty Qianlong Black and White Jade Dragon Button Paperweight

Qing Dynasty Bronze Inlaid Gold and Silver Dragon Paperweight

Modern flower-and-bird fan bone paperweights carved by Lai Chusheng and Shen Juechu

Qing Dynasty Tiger Bone Paperweight

Jadeite Carved Longevity Ruyi Paperweight

Qing Dynasty Rhinoceros Horn Carved Lotus Paperweight

A Gilt Bronze Paperweight with Lions and Lions from Qing Dynasty

Late Qing Dynasty Blue and White Dragon Pattern Square Paperweight

Qing Dynasty Rhinoceros Horn Prototype Paperweight

Qing Dynasty Qianlong Porcelain Hollow Incense Paperweight

Qing Dynasty crystal carved gourd pattern paperweight

Qing Dynasty Huang Shoushan Kuifeng Paperweight

Qing Kangxi bronze auspicious animal paperweight

Qing Jiaqing Blue and White Red Gold-painted Sea Monster Paperweight

Qing Dynasty Qianlong Imitation Stone Glaze Ganoderma Paperweight

Qing Dynasty White Jade Carved Paperweight

Qing Dynasty Qianlong White Jade Guqin Paperweight