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Qing Dynasty Inkstone with Foo Dogs
Qing Dynasty Inkstone with Foo Dogs
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Description
China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A large carved granite table on four legs, with carved foo dogs crouched on top. These "foo dogs" are guardian lions who are charged with protecting the writer using the ink stone. Incised floral pattern along sides. Impressed three petal ink older between dogs. Size: 6-1/2"H (16.5 cm) x 12"L (30.5 cm) x 7-3/4"W (19.5 cm).

Provenance: Ex-private D. Smith collection, Alpine, CA

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#101517
Condition
Intact with surface wear.
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Qing Dynasty Inkstone with Foo Dogs

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