A grey pottery tortoise-shaped ink-stone and cover
Property from the Collection of John J. Studzinski, CBE
大英帝國司令勳章受勳者John J. Studzinski珍藏
A grey pottery tortoise-shaped ink-stone and cover
Han Dynasty
The base cleverly modelled as a tortoise standing four square with the head raised, gazing upward with rounded eyes, the domed shell forming the removable cover, incised with hexagons and hexagrams, the oblong lower body recessed to function as the ink-well. 24.5cm (9 5/8in) long. (2).
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Property from the Collection of John J. Studzinski, CBE
大英帝國司令勳章受勳者John J. Studzinski珍藏
A grey pottery tortoise-shaped ink-stone and cover
Han Dynasty
The base cleverly modelled as a tortoise standing four square with the head raised, gazing upward with rounded eyes, the domed shell forming the removable cover, incised with hexagons and hexagrams, the oblong lower body recessed to function as the ink-well. 24.5cm (9 5/8in) long. (2).