A GROUP OF FOUR CHINESE SCHOLAR'S DUAN AND BROWN EARTHENWARE INKSTONES, QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), one modeled in brown painted earthenware as the face of a smiling and bearded Lohan incorporating a partial shou symbol and a double gourd above two shaped shallow wells, reversing to molded rectangular character mark stamps, height: 5 1/2", width: 4"; one of shaped rectangular form and enclosing a conforming shallow well beneath a natural pale green eye, height: 4 1/4", width: 3 1/2"; two of shaped rectangular form and shallow wells with natural pale green eyes.

The Lohan inkstone is in good vintage condition with normal light scratches, marks, one chip on lower left edge, worn areas and some tiny nicks along edges, surface buildup, and a small hairline. The Duan inkstones have very smoothly worn old surfaces with faint scratches, some scattered ink spots, and surface buildup. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."