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18TH-19TH CENTURY
Details
A CARVED RECTANGULAR INKSTONE
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The inkstone is carved on each side with a grinning mythical beast mask issuing flames on a deeper ground and raised on four low animal-mask legs. The top is carved with a small rabbit-shaped well and bordered by a band of key fret.
4 in. (10 cm.) long, zitan stand and cover
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The inkstone is carved on each side with a grinning mythical beast mask issuing flames on a deeper ground and raised on four low animal-mask legs. The top is carved with a small rabbit-shaped well and bordered by a band of key fret.
4 in. (10 cm.) long, zitan stand and cover
Provenance
Wu Maoding (1850-1928) Collection, and thence by descent within the family.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Sale room notice
Please note that the stand and cover for this lot is made of zitan.
Please note also that the use of the symbol ~ for this particular lot is in reference only to the accompanying wood stand and cover for the lot. Please contact the sale coordinator if you have any questions.
Please note also that the use of the symbol ~ for this particular lot is in reference only to the accompanying wood stand and cover for the lot. Please contact the sale coordinator if you have any questions.