Ink container - Duan inkstone
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Description from the seller
Rare Chinese rectangular inkstone engraved with a “lotus” in Duan stone with its box (Huang-huali).
The rectangular inkstone is carved with a lotus in the sunken reservoir; the reverse is engraved with a poetic inscription, followed by the signature “shui zhu cun ren - 水竹邨人”.
The inkstone comes from Xu Shichang, the second president of the Republic of China.
The wooden box and lid are possibly Huang Huali.
Xu Shichang (Chinese: 徐世昌; courtesy name: shui zhu cun ren - 水竹邨人, Juren - 菊人; 20 October 1855 – 5 June 1939) was a Chinese politician who served as president of China from 10 October 1918 to 2 June 1922.
In 1918, Xu Shichang was elected as the second president of the Republic of China with the support of the Anfu Parliament controlled by Duan Qirui. A member of the Anhui clique, he was the only civilian to hold the presidency of the Beiyang government; his presidency was also the longest of the Warlord Era. Previously, he had been Minister of the Cabinet during the Qing dynasty.
19th / 20th century.
Dimensions: 21.5 × 13 × 2.6 cm.
Good condition, with a few small chips.
Rare Chinese rectangular inkstone engraved with a “lotus” in Duan stone with its box (Huang-huali).
The rectangular inkstone is carved with a lotus in the sunken reservoir; the reverse is engraved with a poetic inscription, followed by the signature “shui zhu cun ren - 水竹邨人”.
The inkstone comes from Xu Shichang, the second president of the Republic of China.
The wooden box and lid are possibly Huang Huali.
Xu Shichang (Chinese: 徐世昌; courtesy name: shui zhu cun ren - 水竹邨人, Juren - 菊人; 20 October 1855 – 5 June 1939) was a Chinese politician who served as president of China from 10 October 1918 to 2 June 1922.
In 1918, Xu Shichang was elected as the second president of the Republic of China with the support of the Anfu Parliament controlled by Duan Qirui. A member of the Anhui clique, he was the only civilian to hold the presidency of the Beiyang government; his presidency was also the longest of the Warlord Era. Previously, he had been Minister of the Cabinet during the Qing dynasty.
19th / 20th century.
Dimensions: 21.5 × 13 × 2.6 cm.
Good condition, with a few small chips.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Duan inkstone
Country of origin
China
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
2.6 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
21.5 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
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