A Chinese ink stone and hardwood box

A Chinese ink stone and hardwood box
Qing Dynasty
Inscribed to sides.
the ink stone height 1in (2.5cm); length 6in (15cm); width 3 1/2in (9cm)
Condition Report: Decorated with a censer and a bird on a branch to one side, the other side with wear from use. Inscrived to sides, as stated. With scratches over inscription to one side and further writing below. Scattered chipped losses to edges of stone. Hardwood box with general marks, and scratches, particularly to bottom section. Metal mounts oxidized to black.