Lot 22
22
A RARE DUAN STONE BRUSH WASHER
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A RARE DUAN STONE BRUSH WASHER

18TH/19TH CENTURY

Details
A RARE DUAN STONE BRUSH WASHER
18TH/19TH CENTURY
The shallow, greyish-brown stone naturalistically carved as an irregular oblong section of knotted rootwood, the stone of characteristic deep brownish-purple tone; together with a small bronze spoon, the curved handle terminating in the head of a goose
3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm.) long, stand, fitted case (2)
Provenance
Arts of Chen, Taipei, 1997.

Lot Essay

Duan stone is a highly sought-after type of shale mined at Duanxi in Guangdong province. It was most often, though not exclusively, used for the production of inkstones. It is rare to find a duan stone vessel other than an inkstone, and this unusual example would have been prized for its exceptional craftsmanship and strong sense of naturalism.

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