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 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
Dragon Inkstone with Qianlong Mark
Chinese carved & gilded Inkstone decorated with dragons, central inscription & Qianlong mark to side, 19 cm height
Chinese Brass Calligraphy Set with Ink Well
Early Chinese brass calligraphy set and contents, with side opening and ink well to front, width 21 cm approx
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
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…
Tree Trunk Calligraphy Ink Tablet Cover
Modern boxed Calligraphers ink tablet cover moulded as tree trunk
Chinese Zodiac Ink Stones Set in Original Box
Twelve Chinese Zodiac ink stones, in original box, each stone is 7.5 x 3 cm
Dragon-carved Chinese Ink Stone (10.5cm diameter)
Vintage Chinese ink stone, with carved dragon motif to lid, diameter 10.5 cm approx
Li Bai's Inkstone: Tang Poet's Calligraphy, Broken Base
A Inkstone, with calligraphy: a Poem by Famous Tang Poet Li Bai, condition: broken on the base, length 20 cm
Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Ink Box
A Chinese bronze ink box, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, the circular box with lid well engraved and inlaid with silver and other metals in low relief and depicting an elderly bearded man buffeted by the breeze in a pine tree landscape, height 5 cm,…
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
Antique Chinese Ink Stone Set with Gilt Highlights
An old Chinese cased eight-piece ink stone set, the variously shaped and decorated ink stones with remains of gilt highlights, in fitted case with calligraphic detail to the hinged lid.
Chinese Hardstone Calligraphy Set with Buddha Figures
Chinese carved hardstone calligraphy set with carved Buddha figures, brass paste bowl, calligraphy brushes, ink stone, etc, on fitted wood base.
Dragon Carved Jade Inkstone
Delightful Chinese jade Inkstone, of rectangular form, carved with dragon, in tones of green and brown, length 13 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.
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…
Qing Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Brush & Ink Stand
Large Chinese late Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain brush and ink stand, of barrel form set with central ink stone surrounded by four brush holders, decorated with flowers and scrolling motifs, wax seal to base, height 13 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.
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 Porcelain Ink Stone and Enamel Vase Set
A Chinese porcelain ink stone & cover, and vase in enamel, 20th century [2], height 13 cm, length 11 cm
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 Rhino Horn Ink Cake Stand, Apocryphal Qianlong Mark
Chinese rhinoceros horn ink cake stand, apocryphal Qianlong mark, probably Republic period
Chinese Figural Carved Ink Stone in Original Box
Chinese carved ink stone with figural decoration, in original box, width 21 cm
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…
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…
Kyoyaki Inkstone by Miyanaga Tozan I
A Japanese Kyoyaki Inkstone by Miyanaga Tozan I (1868-1941), early Showa period, circa 1930S, the circular porcelain inkstone covered in a 'Kinuta' celadon glaze, the ink well and grinding surface unglazed. The base with an inscription and seal of Tozan.…
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
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 Porcelain Collection: Qing to Republic Era
Four various porcelain items. Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white ink box; Republic period tea bowl, with famille rose decoration; cylindrical lidded jar, with red headed cranes on blue ground; and drum form small pot with figure of child grasping it.…
Early 20th Century Chinese Inkstone Box Set
Chinese inkstone box set, early 20th century, the box 30 cm wide
Elderly Artist Netsuke with Red Flowers
A vintage coloured ivory netsuke of an Elderly artist, an expressive older man with a paint brush and red ink block, a basket of red flowers at his feet, decorated with green and brown colours upon a 'Tea stained' ground, signed underside, height 5.5 cm
Chinese Gold Calligraphy Set with Ink Tablets
A Chinese boxed calligraphy set with two ink tables cast with gold highlighted calligraphy and lidded ink tablet. Length 15 cm, width 3.4 cm (stamps) length 18.5 cm, width 14 cm (ink tablet)
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
Chinese Blue and White Stand with Ink Stone
Large Chinese blue and white stand with ink stone, of cylindrical form, decorated continuously with figures in an outdoor setting, the top set with circular inkstone, height 15 cm and diameter 26 cm
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…
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…
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
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…
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
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
Chinese Ink Stones with Carvings of Animals and Plants
Two Chinese ink stones, one carved with cranes and lotus, wood stand, the other with crabs and lotus, box, 23 and 24 cm long. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, 21 and 22 November 2011 lots 622 and 621
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.
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…
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
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…
Ink Stone Collection: Pictorial Chinese Treasures
A collection of pictorial Chinese ink stones longest: 12 cm
Chinese Red Porcelain Inkwell with Calligraphy
Chinese porcelain ink well, of cylindrical form, interior decorated with calligraphy exterior decorated in a monochrome red, height 5 cm diameter 16 cm, a/f (chips to rim)
Pair of Chinese Black Slate Ink Stones
Two Chinese black slate ink stones, 19th,20th century, 11 cm and 17 cm wide
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
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,…
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
20th Century Duan Ink Stone with Wood Case
A Duan ink stone, 20th century with a hard wood case, 16.5 cm high
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
Chinese Zodiac Red Ink Stones Box Set
A Chinese hardwood boxed set of twelve Zodiac sign red ink stones, the rectangular lidded box opening to reveal twelve various shaped red ink stones, representing the twelve animal signs, variously shaped with matching shaped cut-out to the base, gilt and…
Chinese Red Ink Stone Snuff Bottle in Box
A Chinese red ink stone snuff bottle in box, height 8.5 cm
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 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.
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
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.
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.
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
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 scholar's ink stone in timber box, 10 x 8 cm
Chinese Song Dynasty Fujian Dehua barbed small dish and ink box, 12th century, and an unusual Ming jarlet painted with lotus in overglaze red, (3)
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…
A Chinese Tang style lidded seal ink box, squat circular form, sancai green and yellow glaze, diameter 10 cm, height 4 cm.
Chinese carved ink stone, of rectangular form, decorated with a scene of birds, flowers, foliage and stylised clouds, 19,5 cm x 14 cm
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