Lot Essay
See also illustration on page 113.
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THE INKSTONE BOX WITH GUANGXU FOUR CHARACTER MARK
Details
A tortoiseshell inkstone box, a seal and a water-pot
THE INKSTONE BOX WITH GUANGXU FOUR CHARACTER MARK
The rectangular box supported on four short feet, the cover incised in gilt with lines of calligraphy, a plain black rectangular inkstone within, some cracks, 13.7 x 9.2 cm; a small wood sealbox and sliding cover, the ivory seal incised in black around the sides with various boys and calligraphy, a separate compartment for the red ink, 9.6 cm. long; and a water-pot modelled as a small melon, approx. 7 cm. diam. (3)
THE INKSTONE BOX WITH GUANGXU FOUR CHARACTER MARK
The rectangular box supported on four short feet, the cover incised in gilt with lines of calligraphy, a plain black rectangular inkstone within, some cracks, 13.7 x 9.2 cm; a small wood sealbox and sliding cover, the ivory seal incised in black around the sides with various boys and calligraphy, a separate compartment for the red ink, 9.6 cm. long; and a water-pot modelled as a small melon, approx. 7 cm. diam. (3)
Special notice
Christie's charges a Buyer's premium calculated at 23.205% of the hammer price for each lot with a value up to €110,000. If the hammer price of a lot exceeds €110,000 then the premium for the lot is calculated at 23.205% of the first €110,000 plus 11.9% of any amount in excess of €110,000. Buyer's Premium is calculated on this basis for each lot individually.