Paperweight 1849 - 1858

This stoneware paperweight, crafted by Lyman, Fenton & Co., features a reclining dog atop a rectangular base. The piece, made between 1849 and 1858, showcases the company's signature brown and yellow mottled glaze. The paperweight's small scale, 7.3 x 11.3 x 6.7 cm, exemplifies the delicate beauty of American ceramic art in the 19th century, and is a charming example of a common decorative object. This piece can be seen at the Art Institute of Chicago.