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A duan inkstone, — A duan inkstone, Ming dynasty 明 端石長方硯

A duan inkstone,

A duan inkstone, Ming dynasty 明 端石長方硯

This Ming dynasty duan inkstone features a jade-embellished wood cover and comes with a Japanese wood box from 1816. The duan stone represents a prized medium for traditional Chinese calligraphy and painting. The work combines functional artistry with luxury materials and craftsmanship.

Medium
with a jade-embellished wood cover and a Japanese wood box dating to 1816
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Eclectic

January 18, 2022

Estimate: $4,000 – $6,000

Lot 2049

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A duan inkstone,, A duan inkstone, Ming dynasty 明 端石長方硯

This Ming dynasty duan inkstone features a jade-embellished wood cover and comes with a Japanese wood box from 1816. The duan stone represents a prized medium for traditional Chinese calligraphy and painting. The work combines functional artistry with luxury materials and craftsmanship.

Medium
with a jade-embellished wood cover and a Japanese wood box dating to 1816
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Jade, Wood, Decorative Arts, Craftsmanship, Ming Dynasty, Inkstone, Historical, Stone, Ornamental, Chinese