OBJECTS FOR THE SCHOLAR'S DESK, Hong Kong 2014
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Scholar’s Implements

A LACQUER INKSTONE

Qing Dynasty, 18th Century

Length Of Inkstone: 13.5cm

Length Of Box: 14.9cm

The inkstone is carved from a block of wood in the form of a water buffalo, all finished with a coating of black lacquer. The original black lacquer box is conformingly shaped. Traces of painted gilding remain on the cover of the box.

清十八世紀 水牛型歙硯連漆器原盒