Glass Paperweight with Blue Fish Scene

This decorative paperweight is a solid glass sculpture featuring an encapsulated underwater scene. The primary material is glass, specifically a type known as liuli, which is a traditional Chinese art glass. The piece has a substantial, three-dimensional form with a circular top surface and a curved, lens-like profile when viewed from the side. Its overall dimensions are specified as 18 centimeters in height and 16 centimeters in width. The glass is predominantly clear, allowing a full view of the vibrant scene within, which is set against a rich, translucent ocean blue background that fills the central cavity.

The encapsulated scene depicts a small aquatic environment. Two stylized fish are the focal point, each crafted with a combination of opaque and translucent glass. Their bodies feature a gradient of light blue and white, accented with bright yellow fins and distinct black markings near the head and tail. Surrounding the fish are strands of seaweed rendered in various shades of green, some appearing more translucent than others, giving a sense of depth and movement. At the base of the scene, a collection of small, smooth pebbles in assorted colors—including deep blue, red, orange, and brown—creates a textured seabed.

The entire glass piece is supported by a separate, clear glass stand. This stand is rectangular in shape with a thick, solid construction. Its surface shows some fine scratches and minor imperfections, consistent with a handmade or vintage item. The stand elevates the main paperweight, allowing light to pass through the glass from multiple angles, which enhances the luminosity of the blue background and the colors of the internal elements. The interaction with light creates dynamic reflections and highlights on the curved glass surfaces.

The craftsmanship exhibits characteristics typical of hand-blown or hand-formed glass art. The description notes that such handmade items may contain small air bubbles, subtle flow lines, minor scratches, or color spots, which are considered normal features of the production process rather than defects. The surface of the glass is smooth