Ceramic-glazed ‘Deer’ paperweight, Song dynasty

Modelled ceramic in the form of a beautiful stag lying on its bent legs, with its head erect, turned towards the back and crowned with sharp antlers. It is set on a rectangular base, decorated with craggy mountains in relief. The piece is covered with a beautiful celadon glaze with ochre and reddish flecks. Hutian Kiln, Song dynasty (960-1279) or later. 

Size: 11 x 4,5 cm x 9,5 cm