Imperial Chinese Silver and Gold Inkstone Box
An important Imperially inscribed Chinese silver and gold embellished zitan and lacquer inkstone box, Qianlong mark and of the period (1735-1796), of lobed hexagonal form, with exceptional shallow relief carving of four archaistic taotie masks surrounding…
Meiji Period Lacquer Suzuribako with Scholar Figure
A Japanese black lacquer Suzuribako, (writing box) Meiji period (1868-1912), a figure of a scholar on the cover, in gold, silver and porcelain, original metal inkstone and gilt water dropper, four character inscription under the base, 18.2 cm wide, 22 cm…
18th Century Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako with Deer Design
A Japanese lacquer Suzuribako, Mid-Edo period, early 18th century, decorated with scattered nashiji, decoration of takamakie, hiramakie, keuchi and kirikane of both silver and gold, with a design of four deer by a river with chrysanthemum and autumn…
Qing Dynasty Agate Inkstone with Dragon Casing and Box
An agate inkstone with repousse and gilt silver 'dragon' casing Qing dynasty with a box 13 cm long, 7 cm wide, 5.2 cm high. Provenance: Hsiao Chung Lung (1947-2008), Melbourne. Bonhams, 7 Dec 2022, Sydney, lot 95.
Carved Dragon Duan Inkstone from China
A Chinese carved 'dragon' duan inkstone, underside carved with similar pattern, 15.6 cm x 26.5 cm x 4.5 cm
Yongzheng Blue and White Ink Stone with Provenance
A blue and white ink stone Yongzheng six-character mark, Qing dynasty 12.9 cm diam. Provenance: Hsiao Chung Lung (1947-2008), Melbourne. Bonhams, 7 Dec 2022, Sydney, lot 100.
Gilt Stork Suzuribako with Inkstone and Suiteki
Fine Japanese Edo period Suzuribako (writing box) by Shaomoi Masanari the lid decorated with a flock of storks rendered in gilt hiramakie with similar decoration to the underside. The interior with Inkstone and Suiteki. Provenance: Gillbertson collection,…
Qing Dynasty Dragon and Cloud Inkstone
A finely carved Chinese dragon and cloud inkstone, Qing Dynasty. 33 cm x 28 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne
Chinese Black Lacquer Ink Box and Sticks
Chinese black lacquer ink box and ink sticks, the box of rectangular form, decorated with a dragon, flaming pearl and cloud scrolls in gilt and red, together with two rectangular ink sticks with gilt characters, 16 cm x 9 cm. Provenance: collection of…
Chinese Tiger Inkstone, 17th/18th Century
A Chinese carved inkstone, 17th/18th century, depicting a tiger amongst pine trees. 22 cm long and 19.5 cm wide. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne
Qing Dynasty Inkstone with Jade Lotus Box
A Duan Inkstone and hardwood box, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) the front of the inkstone is carved with a pair of archaistic inter-locked dragons, the back is carved with a river landscape and a 'Qing Shannong' carved mark. The fitted hardwood box inlaid with…
Qing Dynasty Dragon Inkstone
A large Chinese inkstone, Qing dynasty (1644-1912), finely carved Chinese dragon and cloud, 33 cm x 28 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne
Chinese Rhino Horn Ink Cake Stand, Apocryphal Qianlong Mark
Chinese rhinoceros horn ink cake stand, apocryphal Qianlong mark, probably Republic period
Chinese Legend Inkstone Carving
A Chinese carved 'legend of He Tu' inkstone, 8.8 cm wide, 13 cm deep, 8.9 cm high
Carved Dragon Inkstone with Inscription, 17.5cm
A carved Duan inkstone, of rectangular form, the smooth sunken palette deepening to the top surmounted by two confronted stylised dragons in low relief, one side with an inscription reading Zuoyuan zhencang (Treasured collection of Zuoyuan), 17.5 cm long
Chinese Jade Seal Ink Box with Archaic Border Design
A beautifully carved Chinese jade seal ink box of oblong shape with chamfered corners, the lid with an archaic border design, within which are 14 (untranslated) Chinese characters. The jade is a very pale celadon, almost mutton fat in colour, probably…
Kangxi Blue and White Ink Stone with Phoenix and Dragon
A Chinese blue and white porcelain 'ink stone', Kangxi period (1662-1722), decorated with a phoenix and dragon, the raised grinding surface worn smooth, a twin fish motif on the base, 10.5 cm diameter
Dragon Ink Stone with Box
A Duan 'Dragon' ink stone, of rectangular form, decorated in low relief with a dragon among clouds, fitted wood box, 25.5 cm long
Chinese Dragon Decorative Ink Stick
A Chinese tall decorative dragon ink stick. Height 35.5 cm. Width 9.5 cm. Depth 5 cm
Green Duan Inkstone with Fitted Box, Early 20th Century
A Taohe or green Duan Inkstone, late Qing-Republic period, early 20th century with an original hardwood fitted box, Inkstone: 5.2 cm long
Celadon Jade Ink Stone from Qing Dynasty
A Chinese pale celadon jade ink stone, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or later, the flat rectangular stone of pale celadon hue flecked with white. Provenance: The Gwenneth Haines collection. 8.25 cm long, 6.25 cm wide
Japanese Gold Lacquer Suzuribako with Silver Inkwell
A fine Japanese gold lacquer black ground suzuribako (calligraphy box) Meji period (1868-1912), with ink stone, metal rims, and silver inkwell and removable tray, 23 cm long 21 cm wide 4.5 cm high
Dragon Relief Duan Inkstone
A Duan inkstone, carved in relief with two dragons emerging from clouds on the upper section, the reverse with lines of inscriptions, 20.5 cm wide
Irregular Coin-Inlaid Inkstone with Inscriptions - 19th/20th Century
An unusual inkstone, 19th/20th century, of irregular oval form with recessed center, the darker inclusions in the brownish textured surface carved with groups of old Chinese holed coins and small objects bearing inscriptions, fitted wood box with a two…
Chinese Dragon Inkstone with Da Ming Wanli Mark
A Chinese blue and Iron-red 'Twin Dragon' Inkstone (chipped, Da Ming Wanli Nian Zhi mark), height 3.4 cm, 16.8 cm x 11 cm
Dragon and Bats Carved Inkstone
A carved inkstone of circular form, the smooth palette carved at one end with a dragon among clouds above the recessed ink-pool, the underside with two bats conjuring a shou medallion 14.5 cm diameter
Qing Dynasty Chinese Inscribed Duan Inkstone
A Chinese inscribed Duan Inkstone, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 17th/18th century, the simple square inkstone carved with a shallow circular impression for grinding ink, below a rectangular well, flanked by two shallow relief archaistic dragons, the…
Chinese Poetry Inkstone in Decorative Case
A Chinese decorative cased Inkstone the hardwood case and stone inscribed with Chinese poetry. Height 50 cm. Width 20 cm. Depth 20.5 cm
Qing Dragon Ink Cake with Calligraphic Inscriptions
A Chinese Qing period ink cake, rectangular form, moulded in relief and with coloured detail of numerous dragons and calligraphic inscriptions. 18 cm x 11 cm.
Ink Stone Collection: Pictorial Chinese Treasures
A collection of pictorial Chinese ink stones longest: 12 cm
Dragon Inkstone with Qianlong Mark
Chinese carved & gilded Inkstone decorated with dragons, central inscription & Qianlong mark to side, 19 cm height
Vase-shaped Duan Inkstone with Inscription and Relief Disc
A Duan inkstone, of vase shape with shallow raised edge, a shaped recess at one end and a disc in relief towards the lower part, the reverse with a five-character inscription reading Yu Huai and date, box, 18.5 cm long
Dragon Carved Jade Inkstone
Delightful Chinese jade Inkstone, of rectangular form, carved with dragon, in tones of green and brown, length 13 cm
Dragon Relief Inkstone in Rosewood Box
A vintage Oriental hardwood boxed inkstone, rosewood box with inlaid calligraphy to the lid, the inkstone with shaped well framed by a dragon in relief. 24.5 x 14.5 x 6 cm.
Chinese Bat Inkstone with Hardwood Box
A carved Chinese 'bat' inkstone, Late Qing dynasty to Republic period, fitted with a hardwood box, 11.5 cm long (with box). Provenance: Private collection NSW, Purchased 20 years ago in Wyndham Street, Hong Kong
Chinese Duck Decorated Duan Inkstone with Calligraphy
A Chinese Duan inkstone, decorated with two ducks, the side with calligraphy and encased in custom fit case and cover. Length 15 cm
Chinese Hardwood Ink Stone with Poetry
A Chinese hardwood cased ink stone the shaped ink stone and case with inscribed poetry. Width 170 length 26 cm
Late Qing Dynasty Dragon Inkstone in Original Wooden Box
Lin family collection. Chinese late Qing Dynasty Inkstone with dragon pattern (original wooden box ), 25 x 15.5 x 4 cm
Chinese Lacquer Box with Ink Stones and Figures
A Chinese lacquer box with 4 ink stones, the box depicting figures next to a river, with four, ink stones inscribed with Chinese characters, box length 33.5 cm, $600, 1000, decorative arts
Chinese Ink Sticks Set with Gold Leaf and Rosewood Box
A set of four Chinese red ink sticks, each stick of rectangular shape, moulded with various dragons, clouds, insects and calligraphy, each enhanced with a gold leaf and held within a fitted heavy rosewood box of oblong shape. The box 19 cm x 7 cm x 4.5 cm
Duan Stone Inkstone with Water Garden Motif
A fine Chinese inkstone, the free form duan stone in beautiful tonings of aubergine and celadon, the mixing plain in the form of a lotus leaf surrounded by other finely carved and pierced water garden flora and a turtle, and to the reverse, an underwater…
20th Century Duan Ink Stone with Wood Case
A Duan ink stone, 20th century with a hard wood case, 16.5 cm high
Dragon Inkblock Seal
A Chinese decorative inkblock seal the square seal with dragon decoration and seal to base. Height 2.5 cm. Width 8.2 cm
Contemplating Scholar Chinese Inkblocks
A set of Chinese cased inkblocks, the nine inkblocks each depicting a contemplating scholar.
Qing Dynasty Longquan-style porcelain Inkstone with cover
A Chinese Qing Dynasty Longquan-style porcelain Inkstone (with cover), height 2.5 cm, 20 cm x 13 cm
Zitan Calligraphy Box with Carved Cover and Inkstone
Chinese zitan calligraphy box. Cover carved with caligraphy and seal mark. Carved inkstone fitted to interior. Weight 20 cm diameter 15 cm height 5 cm
Japanese lacquer Suzuribako, Taisho period, early 20th century, of rectangular form, the wooden exterior decorated with plum and blossom, both rendered in pewter and with plover flying overhead applied in bright gold lacquer, the interior finished in…
Chinese Carved Inkstone in Hardwood Box with Carp Decoration
A Chinese cased Inkstone the shaped hardwood lidded box with carved seals and calligraphy, the shaped stone with carp decoration. Length 26.5 cm. Width 14.5 cm
Dragon Relief Chinese Inkstone
A decorative Chinese inkstone, the well carved stone with relief carved dragon motif, generous bowl and calligraphy. Length 29.7 cm. Width 20 cm
Chinese Avian-Themed Ink Stone Box
A Chinese timber scholar's ink stone well box with carved avian themed white stone insert, 23 cm x 13 cm
Carved Chinese Duan Inkstone with Hardwood Box
A carved Chinese 'pavilion' duan inkstone, Late Qing dynasty to Republic period, fitted with a hardwood box, 17 cm long. Provenance: Private collection NSW, Purchased 20 years ago in Wyndham Street, Hong Kong
Mother of Pearl Inlaid Hardwood Ink Stone
Hardwood cased ink stone with mother of pearl inlay to case and calligraphy to stone. Length 27 cm
Organic Chinese Inkstone with Bird and Lotus Design
A Chinese inkstone and wash, in distinctive aubergine and celadon toned duan stone, of organic form with a finely relief carved and pierced scene of birds in a lotus garden, the wash component utilising the deeper aubergine hues of the stone; with incised…
Chinese Inkstone with Cicadas, Bats, and Peach Well
A large Chinese Inkstone. The aubergine toned duan stone of freeform shape decorated with carved and engraved cicadas holding coins and auspicious bats, the well in the form of a peach; seal underside. Length 28 cm. Width 34 cm
Dragon Inkstone
A large Chinese Inkstone, in near black softstone, well carved and pierced, the central shallow well surrounded by writhing dragons chasing a flaming pearl. Height 25 cm. Width 29 cm
Chinese Hardwood Inkstone with Inscribed Poem
A Chinese hardwood cased Inkstone the rectangualr stone with inscribed poem. Width 25 cm. Depth 15.5 cm
Chinese Dragon Ink Block with Seal Mark
A Chinese dragon ink block with dragon decoration and unidentified seal mark. Height 15.7 cm. Width 5 cm. Depth 2 cm
Chinese Calligrapher's Ink Stone with Box
A Chinese Calligraphers ink stone, decorated with character marks and with fitted hardwood box. Length 23.5 cm
Chinese Dragon Ink Stone by Ziang
A carved Chinese 'dragon' ink stone attributed to Ziang, 13.5 cm wide. Provenance: Private collection NSW, Purchased 20 years ago in Wyndham Street, Hong Kong
Chinese Artifacts: Ink Stone, Gilt Figure, Carved Seal
A Chinese ink stone in case 23 cm long, a gilt lacquered wood figure of an official 18 cm high and a carved stone seal with inscription 7.5 cm high
Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Inkstone - 20.5 x 13cm
Chinese blue and white porcelain inkstone, measures 20.5 cm x 13 cm
Chinese Dragon Carved Ink Stone
A large Chinese carved 'dragon' ink stone, Late Qing dynasty to Republic period, 19 cm long. Provenance: Private collection NSW, Purchased 20 years ago in Wyndham Street, Hong Kong
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Inkstone, 1641
A Chinese blue and white porcelain inkstone, inscribed to the base and dated Chongzen 1641, 2.2 cm high, 9.8 cm diameter
World Map Ink Cake by Hu Ka Wen
Large Chinese ink cake by Hu Ka Wen, of round form depicting the map of the world on both sides, inscribed to edge 'A Memorial for Panama exhibition U.S.A 1915, manufactured by Hu Ka Wen the first established factory Hsui Nin, Anhui China,' diameter 12.5…
Chinese Red Inkstone with Guqin Motif and Gilt Accents
A Chinese red inkstone, modelled as a guqin depicted partially wrapped in a fabric sleeve patterned with flowering branches highlighted with gilt, engraved with characters to either side, in original cloth covered box. Length 13.5 cm
Qing Dynasty Xiaoduan Inkstone Study Toy Collection - 5 Pieces
Lin family collection, 5 small toy pieces of Chinese Qing Dynasty Xiaoduan inkstone study, 6 x 4.5 cm, diameter 4.2 cm, 5 x 4 cm, diameter 9.9 cm
Chinese Rosewood Ink Stone Box with Bat Decoration
Antique Chinese carved rosewood ink stone box with bat decoration, 23.5 cm x 17 cm, 4.5 cm high approx
Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako with Inkstone and Suiteki
A Japanese lacquer Suzuribako with Inkstone and Suiteki, Meiji period (1868-1912), the clear and red lacquered wooden box embellished with gold scrolling plum blossoms, the interior fitted with brush trays, rectangular gilded inkstone and bronze suiteki…
Chinese Red Ink Block with Poem and Seal Mark
A Chinese cased red ink block with inscribed poem and seal mark to rear. signed Cheng Jun Fang. Length 11 cm. Width 5.5 cm
Scholar Scene Inkstone with Calligraphy
A Chinese large decorative inkstone featuring a horizontal relief carved scholar scene with calligraphy. Length 33.6 cm. Diameter 23.5 cm
Celadon and Purple Duan Inkstone in Aubergine Form
A Chinese Duan Inkstone and wash, the celadon and purple duan stone in the form of an aubergine with a recessed well and naturalistically carved with tendrils and leaves and signed to the reverse with the maker's name and a motto. Height 2.5 cm. Length 20…
Naturalistic Aubergine Inkstone with Carved Leaves and Bug
A Chinese inkstone, 20th century, depicting a naturalistic aubergine and utilising the natural purple and celadon hues of the duan stone, the pale green mixing well having a fine silken finish descending to a small purple reservoir, decorated to the end…
Aubergine Chinese Inkstone with Fish and Lotus Design
A Chinese Inkstone. The rounded rectangular duan stone of deep aubergine colouring, finely carved and pierced to the brush wash section with a fish leaping from the waves of a lotus water garden; with seal mark underside. Length 24.5 cm. Width 21.5 cm
Carved Dragon Chinese Inkstone in Vintage Box
A vintage boxed Chinese inkstone, the inkstone with circular inking surface framed by a finely carved dragon amongst waves and clouds. 18 x 12 x 6 cm.
Dragon Carved Inkstone with Seal Mark
A large and impressive inkstone, carved with dragons, trees and storks, seal mark to base. 47 cm x 41 cm.
Meiji Copper Shibayama Inkwell & Dish with Silver Inlay
Japanese Meiji period copper shibayama ink well and dish the circular dish and ovoid inkwell inlaid in silver and brass flowering plants, 14 cm diameter
Dragon Carved Inkstone with Lid
A Chinese dragon decorated rectangular lidded inkstone, the interior with shallow dish with deeper section at one end, the lid with relief sinuous dragon finely carved amongst clouds, dark tone. 25 cm x 13.5 cm x 5.5 cm.
Chinese Inkstone: Pond with Money Frog and Lilies
A Chinese carved inkstone in the form of a pond with money frog and lilies inscribed underneath. Width 24 cm.
Buddhist Inkstone Bottle with Seal Marks and Figures
A carved inkstone bottle, the ink moulded in the form of a flask with designs of Buddhist figures to either side surrounded by numerous seal marks. Height 18.5 cm
Chinese Porcelain Scholar's Desk Set, Late Qing Dynasty
A group of four Chinese porcelain scholar's desk pieces, late Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, comprising a scrolled wrist rest, an oval inkstone, a brush wash with a quatrefoil aperture, and a pierced rectangular brush rest, all with underglaze blue…
18th Century Chinese Duan Inkstone in Hardwood Box
A fine Chinese Duan Inkstone, Qing Dynasty, possibly late 18th century, the rectangular stone in typical deep aubergine tones with a circular well accompanied by engraved script, in a hardwood box, with script and seal of late Qianlong period. Length 18…
Chinese carved ink stone, of rectangular form, decorated with a scene of birds, flowers, foliage and stylised clouds, 19,5 cm x 14 cm
Yuan Style Crackle Glazed Inkstone with Fitted Box
A Yuan style inkstone, decorated with a crackle glaze around rim. Later fitted box. Diameter 13 cm
Qing Dynasty Cheat's Handkerchief
Extremely rare Chinese Qing Dynasty Cheat's handkerchief, c.1,850, in silk, of square form, covered in miniature black script of cheat notes in order pass Imperial examinations, mounted, 37 cm x 38 cm catalogue note: Pressure to do well in the…
Terracotta Box with Banded Inkstone
An Inkstone in a fitted stone box, the smooth terracotta and ochre colour stone box with script to the lid, housing a rectangular stone in rich banded colours with a shallow well for, ink grinding and a fan shaped recess for colours, length 11.5 cm, width…
Meiji Ivory Calligrapher with Ink Stone Boy
Meiji period carved ivory figure Calligrapher with boy holding ink stone signed to base, measures 13 cm height
Dragon-Chased Ink Stone with Cloud Relief
A Chinese highly carved deep relief black ink stone, scrolling cloud form with two relief dragons chasing the mystic pearl to the upper rim. 39 cm x 27 cm, in fitted box with pamphlet
Chinese Ink Block with Qianlong Mark and Enamel Decoration
An old Chinese ink block, of oval fan shape, moulded in relief to either side, one face with a scene of pavilions in a landscape with remnants of gilding and coloured enamels; the opposite side with an oval cartouche decorated with a calligraphic panel…
Chinese Duan Inkstone - 3.2 cm Height, 14.8 x 10.8 cm
A Chinese Duan Inkstone, height 3.2 cm, 14.8 x 10.8 cm
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