Rare 乾隆 Qianlong Qilong Scholar's Ink Tray
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A rare scholar's ink tray of circular
scalloped and foliated form. In the center of the tray is a bat encircled
by two opposing bifurcated qilongs with triangular spinal ridges used for wiping
excess ink from the brush and as a brush rest. The entire tray is covered
in a gray Ge (jinsi tiexian) crackle glaze with the base left unglazed. 18th century,
probably Qianlong period. 清代 Qing dynasty, 乾隆 Qianlong Period (1736-1795) Height: 1 1/2" (3.8cm) Diameter: 10" (25.4cm) Provenance: Vermeer & Griggs Collection No. 406 Condition: Excellent, one claw broken off on rear foot of one qilong. Please refer to item #GU-307 when inquiring. |
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