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TWO SILVER INK STONE BOXES, LATE QING TO REPUBLIC
TWO SILVER INK STONE BOXES, LATE QING TO REPUBLIC China, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912) to Republic period (1912-1949). Both made from silver. One of octagonal shape and finely incised on the cover with a beauty reading a book below incised characters, the sides incised with further seal script characters. The second of rectangular shape, the cover with a lengthy inscription, the inside revealing a hidden inkstone and the underside of copper bronze. Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: French private collection purchased from a local French auction house in 2002. Weight: Total 984 g Dimensions: Height 4.3 – 5 cm
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TWO SILVER INK STONE BOXES, LATE QING TO REPUBLIC
