Lot 118
  • 118

A 'GUAN'-TYPE LINGZHI-SHAPED INK PALETTE QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY |

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • Width 4 1/2  in., 11.5 cm
modeled in the form of a lingzhi borne on a short stem issuing two further small fungi, covered overall in a thick grayish-celadon glaze suffused with fine evenly composed crackles of charcoal gray, the base with eight tiny spur marks

Provenance

Collection of Stephen Junkunc, III (d. 1978). 

Condition

The ink palette is in overall good condition with only minor expected surface abrasion from use and minute chips to the spur marks.
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