Rare Antique ??? Ink Block w/ Pine Tree Motifs - $7,800 - (New Haven, CT)
Rare Antique ??? Ink Block w/ Pine Tree Motifs; Up for sale is the rare antique Chinese ??? ink block, dated early 19th century. The whole ink block was delicately designed in the shape of a pine tree, composed of a trunk with hexagonal barks, golden brownish branches, and green needles. Notably, part of the branches also has the hexagonal barks. The front of the ink block has marked in intaglio with the “?????” in Clerical script (??), which came originally from a poem of ?? “?????, ?????; ?????, ?????”. The back of the ink block is marked in intaglio “??????????????” in Regular script (??) in golden brownish color. On the top is marked in intaglio with “?????” in Regular script in white color. ??? was a renowned inkstick maker in the periods of Qianlong and Jiaqing Emperors. Mr. ??? (1917-2005), a scholar in many fields who also published several inksticks-related books, said that “?????????????,???? (1820) ?????,? [??] ??”. As shown, ????? was obviously the maker of the ink block. However, what was his relationship to the ????? is not known yet. Measures: Dimensions, 9” long x 3” wide x 1 ¾” deep; Weight, 30.5 oz. (864.6 grams). Condition: Very good; encased in a box, with crazing to surfaces consistent with its old age; one latch on the box for closing is missing.Shipment: Our items can be shipped worldwide. Generally, we use FedEx or USPS for all US domestic shipments and USPS for all international shipments. The shipping fee taken by Postal Service is an estimate based on the size, weight and insurance of the item. If in case, there is an overtaking amount, we will be happy to return the balance per the postage receipt through PayPal.Return: We try our best to describe the posted items precisely and accurately, pointing out any imperfections. We generally, therefore, do not accept the return, unless the photos posted did not match the item or the item was damaged in shipping. Upon receiving the damaged item, the buyer must keep th…
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