Ink cake (1) - Stone - A CHINESE INK STONE DEPICTING A FIVE CLAWED DRAGON - China - Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Description China, Qing Dynasty (1644 – 1912) . The delicate ink stone with a raised rim, depicting a five – clawed dragon on the inner circle and chilong dragons surrounding the outside circle. The backside with neat calligraphy and inscriptions, referencing to imperial use. Datation Early 16th century Condition: Good condition with minuscule nicks. Provenance: Belgian private collection. Weight: 186 g
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Description China, Qing Dynasty (1644 – 1912) . The delicate ink stone with a raised rim, depicting a five – clawed dragon on the inner circle and chilong dragons surrounding the outside circle. The backside with neat calligraphy and inscriptions, referencing to imperial use. Datation Early 16th century Condition: Good condition with minuscule nicks. Provenance: Belgian private collection. Weight: 186 g
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