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A RARe MINIATuRe schOlAR’s ROcK,
lATe MINg TO eARly QINg dyNAsTy

China, 17th – 18th century. The fungus-shaped conglomerate rock
is resting on its narrowest point and expands through a series of
dramatic protrusions, with extensive pitting, crevices, striations and
fissuring. The naturally grown patina gives the intense oxblood color of
the stone its specific appearance.

Provenance: From the collection of a British connoisseur.
condition: Excellent condition with old wear only. The base with minor
losses and traces of use.

Weight: 785.6 g (the rock) and 79.4 g (the base) 罕見微型文人石，明末清初
Dimensions: Width 15 cm 中國，十七至十八世紀。靈芝狀礫岩立於最窄的一點上，往上劇烈擴展開，大面積的
凹陷、縫隙、條紋和裂隙。自然生長包漿賦予石料強烈的牛血色特殊外觀。
Small scholar’s rocks such as the present lot, made almost exclusively for 來源：英國專業私人收藏
the literati desk, are rare, especially when they have a color different to 品相：品相極好，僅僅老磨損。底座有輕微缺損和使用痕跡。
black or grey. 重量：785.6 克 (石料)，79.4 克 (底座)
尺寸：寬15 厘米
With a fitted wood stand from the late Qing dynasty. (2)
estimate euR 500,-
Starting price EUr 250,-

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