Cinnabar Inksticks in Wood Box

Description:

Cinnabar Inksticks in Wood Box, China, 19th century, rectangular, each decorated with an auspicious motif: butterflies, dragons, bats, and clouds, with details in gilt, each marked Sou Jin (gold-washed) and Hui Cheng Wan Jinsheng Zhi (Made by Wan Jinsheng from the City of Hui),with the reign year Qianlong Ding Mao Nian (1747) on the side, box 1 1/2 x 7 3/4 x 3 1/8 in.
Estimate $400-600


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