California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 July 16, 2016  July 16, 2016

 Lot # 77 
A SET OF TWO INSCRIBED INKSTONES    硯台一組兩個


  • Dimension: L1: 7 1/2 in (19.1 cm) H1: 2 in (5.1 cm) L2: 6 1/4 in (15.9 cm) H2: 1 1/2 in (3.8 cm)
  • Estimate From: $100
  • Estimate To: $200

One is of rectangular form fitted in rosewood box, the inside carved with a recessed well and with one side finely surmounted by a dragon head amidst scrolling clouds. Another inkstone is of irregular oval form and carved one side with two grape leaves, the middle with a slightly graded surface pooling the water in a smaller rounded well.