Organic Chinese Inkstone with Bird and Lotus Design

A Chinese inkstone and wash, in distinctive aubergine and…
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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 script to the reverse. Length 15 cm. Width 19 cm

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  • Incised - A record of a name, date or inscription, or a decoration scratched into a surface, usually of a glass or ceramic item with a blunt instrument to make a coarse indentation. Compare with engraving where the surface is cut with a sharp instrument such as a metal needle or rotating tool to achieve a fine indentation.

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