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THE PROPERTY OF MARCHANT, EST. 1925
A FINELY CARVED WHITE JADE INK STONE
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
Details
A FINELY CARVED WHITE JADE INK STONE
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The ink stone is carved on one end with a shallow well bordered by a dragon amidst ruyi-form clouds, and with crested waves at the other end. The reverse is similarly decorated with ruyi-form clouds. The stone is of an even white tone with a few minor areas of russet inclusions.
3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm.) long
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The ink stone is carved on one end with a shallow well bordered by a dragon amidst ruyi-form clouds, and with crested waves at the other end. The reverse is similarly decorated with ruyi-form clouds. The stone is of an even white tone with a few minor areas of russet inclusions.
3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm.) long
Provenance
Dr. John A. Campbell Collection, Akron, Ohio.