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Description
CHINA
Late Qing Dynasty (19th century) A significant carved inkstone (Yanyan) made from purple Duan (Duanxi) volcanic tuff. The main basin is shaped like a longevity peach, whilst the upper water reservoir is modelled on a calabash. For calligraphy
Height: 28 cm – Width: 22 cm – Thickness: 4 cm – Weight: 3.6 kg.
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