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A large inscribed 'duan' inkstone — 詩文「筆歌墨舞」瓦形端硯

A large inscribed 'duan' inkstone

詩文「筆歌墨舞」瓦形端硯

A large inscribed duan inkstone carved with the characters 'Bi Ge Mo Wu' (Brush Song Ink Dance), featuring a tile-shaped form typical of high-quality Duan stones from Guangdong. This scholar's tool combines functionality with calligraphic artistry.

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CHINA / 5000 YEARS

September 16, 2022

Estimate: $2,000$3,000

Lot 676

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A large inscribed 'duan' inkstone, 詩文「筆歌墨舞」瓦形端硯

A large inscribed duan inkstone carved with the characters 'Bi Ge Mo Wu' (Brush Song Ink Dance), featuring a tile-shaped form typical of high-quality Duan stones from Guangdong. This scholar's tool combines functionality with calligraphic artistry.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Inscription, Scholar's Tool, Calligraphy, Duan Stone, Inkstone, Qing Dynasty, Chinese Ceramics