Lot 1292
  • 1292

A SET OF SIX GILT-INSCRIBED INK CAKES QING DYNASTY, SIGNED HU KAIWEN |

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • Length of longest cake 4 1/4  in., 10.8 cm
each of a different form, with relief molded figural scenes to one side, the reverse with a gilt inscription in varying scripts within polychrome foliate borders, the sides signed Hu Kaiwen in raised characters, lacquer box and cover (8)

Catalogue Note

Hu Kaiwen, active during the Qianlong period, was a famous inkcake maker from Huizhou of Anhui province. Together with Cao Sugong, Wang Jinsheng, and Wang Jie'an, these artisans were praised as the 'Four Grand Scholar-Inkmakers' of 'Hui ink'.