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~522 A LARGE CARVED DUAN ‘LOTUS LEAF’ 清 端石荷蟹硯
INK STONE
來源
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
大阪藤田美術館珍藏，入藏於1940年前。
The stone is naturalistically carved as a large lotus leaf, with undulating
incurved edges, partially covering a small crab carved in relief using a green 清 蓮葉形蟹彫端渓眼入硯
inclusion in the stone. The stone is a dark purplish color.

9¬ in. (24.5 cm.) long, ftted wood box, Japanese wood box

$8,000-12,000

PROVENANCE

Fujita Museum, Osaka, acquired prior to 1940.

The combination of a crab and lotus leaf symbolizes `happiness in
harmony’ (xide hexie).

Please note that the use of the symbol ~ for this particular lot is in reference
only to the accompanying wood stand [or box/other as applicable] for the lot.

Please contact the sale coordinator if you have any questions.

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