CHINESE CARVED INKSTONE IN FITTED WOODEN CASE

拍品描述

Rectangular black stone inkstone featuring a carved foliate motif around the ink pool. Housed in a dark wood fitted case with a lid depicting a carved bamboo and rockery scene. The lid and the underside of the case feature incised Chinese calligraphy with red and white pigment.  The inscription on the lid includes the signature 'Nong Daoren' (???), a pseudonym used by the Qing dynasty artist Jin Nong (1687 1763), though this piece likely dates to the 19th or early 20th century. The underside of the case is inscribed with 'Ban Geng Tang' (???), referring to a studio name. h. 1 x w. 4.5 x l. 6.25 in. (case) Inventory Code: 9BA-13

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