A carved duan inkstone and hardwood box


Guangxu markThe purple brown stone of flattened baluster vase silhouette reticulated in blooming prunus branch as well as bat and cloud designs around the mouth and neck, the underside bearing a Guangxu Xinmao date (equivalent to 1891), the remainder of the inscription reading Duanzhou Song Keng Guping Xushi Zhencang; the fitted hardwood box of dark hue (cracks).7 3/8in (18.7cm) length of box.