清十七至十八世紀 褐玉雕龜鈕印章 及 青白玉雕螭龍紋墨床

the seal of square section with a finial in the form of a turtle, the seal face carved with the four-character jingguan zide (‘to contemplate silently and achieve contentment’); the ink stand of square section resting on four short bracket feet, picked out in low relief with writhing chilong

The two are generally in good condition. There is some wear and minor bruises, along the edge of the seal face, consistent with age and the use of the object. There are some expected minor nicks or nibbles along the edge of the ink stand and areas of natural pitting in the stone.
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