An unusual Chinese circular white-glazed stoneware inkstone and cover, Ming Dynasty, the central unglazed grinding surface slightly concave with heart-shaped white glazed recess for water, the cover glazed in white, the base dipped in white glaze showing the body towards the foot rim, 10.5cm wide Provenance: From the collection of the late J.B. da Silva (1918-2003) purchased from Christie's South Kensington, 17th February, 1999, lot 373 for £212, and by family descent. No receipt but itemised in collection notes. 明 白釉印盒 拍品来源：前英国外务部官员J.B. da Silva (1918-2003) 私人收藏，其于1999年2月17日以212英镑的价格购自佳士得南肯辛顿，拍品编号373号 Condition Report: in good condition but with firing cracks to cover and kiln grit to base Condition Report Disclaimer