Chinese inkstone 硯 (yàn) - Stone - China - 20th century
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Description from the seller
A large carved Chinese inkstone 硯 (yàn), of elongated rectangular form with rounded corners, carved from dark stone.
The upper surface is elaborately worked in high relief with a sinuous dragon emerging among swirling clouds and waves. The dragon coils around the circular ink well, its body detailed with finely rendered scales and its head prominently carved to one side.
Along the outer edge is an incised inscription in archaic-style Chinese characters. The underside is recessed and carved with a lengthy poetic inscription in Chinese characters.
Dimensions:
Length 41 cm, width 24.5 cm, depth 4.5 cm.
Period: China – 20th century
In very good condition with minimal traces of age, including surface wear and minor irregularities. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition.
Seller's Story
Since 1996, Japanese Antique Store has been importing Japanese antiques directly from Japan.
We travel several times a year through Japan and visit auctions, shows, dealers, and collectors.
Besides our physical store in Amsterdam, we are also active on Catawiki. We specialize in Samoeraipantser (Yoroi) and objects, lacquerware, screens, paintings, Buddhist images, and many more Japanese artifacts!
Translated by Google TranslateA large carved Chinese inkstone 硯 (yàn), of elongated rectangular form with rounded corners, carved from dark stone.
The upper surface is elaborately worked in high relief with a sinuous dragon emerging among swirling clouds and waves. The dragon coils around the circular ink well, its body detailed with finely rendered scales and its head prominently carved to one side.
Along the outer edge is an incised inscription in archaic-style Chinese characters. The underside is recessed and carved with a lengthy poetic inscription in Chinese characters.
Dimensions:
Length 41 cm, width 24.5 cm, depth 4.5 cm.
Period: China – 20th century
In very good condition with minimal traces of age, including surface wear and minor irregularities. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition.
Seller's Story
Since 1996, Japanese Antique Store has been importing Japanese antiques directly from Japan.
We travel several times a year through Japan and visit auctions, shows, dealers, and collectors.
Besides our physical store in Amsterdam, we are also active on Catawiki. We specialize in Samoeraipantser (Yoroi) and objects, lacquerware, screens, paintings, Buddhist images, and many more Japanese artifacts!
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
China
Material
Stone
Height
41 cm
Width
24.5 cm
Title of artwork
Chinese inkstone 硯 (yàn)
Depth
4.5 cm
Condition
Excellent condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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