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PROPERTY FROM A GERMAN FAMILY COLLECTION
A SMALL CARVED DUAN INK STONE AND A CARVED BAMBOO BOX AND COVER
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
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A SMALL CARVED DUAN INK STONE AND A CARVED BAMBOO BOX AND COVER
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
The underside of the ink stone is carved with two inscriptions. The ink stone is accommodated in a bamboo box and cover of conforming shape, similarly carved in relief with melons borne on leafy vines and a grasshopper.
4 in. (10 cm.) long, inscribed box
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
The underside of the ink stone is carved with two inscriptions. The ink stone is accommodated in a bamboo box and cover of conforming shape, similarly carved in relief with melons borne on leafy vines and a grasshopper.
4 in. (10 cm.) long, inscribed box
Provenance
Old German diplomat collection
Brought to you by
Chi Fan Tsang