AN IMPERIAL INSCRIBED SHE OVAL INKSTONE QIANLONG YUMING MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795) The top of the oval inkstone is carved with a smooth grinding surface and a shallow well, framed by beaded edges. The reverse is incised and gilt with an imperial poem by the Qianlong Emperor ending with Qianlong yuming ‘Imperially inscribed by Qianlong’, followed by two seals Qian , and long . The side is incised and gilt with a ten-character inscription, Fang Han Weiyang zhuan haitian chuyue yan , ‘Moon rising above sea” inkstone, in emulation of an inkstone made of terracotta roof tile from the Han-dynasty Weiyang Palace’. 5 9/16 in. (14.2 cm) long, gilt-decorated box and cover, brocade box
AN IMPERIAL INSCRIBED SHE OVAL INKSTONE QIANLONG YUMING MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795) The top of the oval inkstone is carved with a smooth grinding surface and a shallow well, framed by beaded edges. The reverse is incised and gilt with an imperial poem by the Qianlong Emperor ending with Qianlong yuming ‘Imperially inscribed by Qianlong’, followed by two seals Qian , and long . The side is incised and gilt with a ten-character inscription, Fang Han Weiyang zhuan haitian chuyue yan , ‘Moon rising above sea” inkstone, in emulation of an inkstone made of terracotta roof tile from the Han-dynasty Weiyang Palace’. 5 9/16 in. (14.2 cm) long, gilt-decorated box and cover, brocade box
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