OBJECTS FOR THE SCHOLAR'S DESK, Hong Kong 2012
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Scholar’s Implements

AN IVORY INKREST

MING DYNASTY (1368-1744)

LENGTH: 7.1CM

Carved from a single piece of ivory, the inkrest is formed into a flattened rectangular surface elevated by scroll-shaped feet tucked underneath the thick plank. The ivory is patinated to a warm tone covered by a fine network of age cracks.

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