Duan Stone Carved Inkstone and Case

Description:

Duan Stone Carved Inkstone and Case, China, rectangular form with lobed edges, the case cover decorated with an old pine tree with a hermit figure below, carved in gray over light brown stone in the cameo style, the green duan inkstone with a small ruyi-shape well, inscribed and sealed "Qianlong yu ming" on base, 4 x 3 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,000

normal wear and tear with surface dirt and scratches particularly to the base of case.


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