Inkstone with Bamboo Design, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), late 18th century, China, Green schist; wood case, H. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm); W. 3 in. (7.6 cm); D. 11/16 in. (1.7 cm), Inkstone, The green inkstone is carved in the shape of bamboo stem segments and is adorned in low relief with leafy branches rising from behind rocks. The slanted surface of the sunken grinding area displays multiple layers of natural markings within the stone in purple and various shades of green
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Inkstone, Bamboo Design, Qing dynasty, 1644–1911, late 18th century, China, Green schist, wood case, H, 8 1/4, 21 cm, W, 3, 7.6, D, 11/16, 1.7, green, inkstone, carved, shape, bamboo stem, segments, adorned, low relief, leafy branches, rising, rocks, slanted surface, sunken grinding, area, displays, multiple, layers, natural markings, within, stone, purple, various shades
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