Asian Works of Art
Description:
Green Ink Stick in the Shape of a Hermit, China, Republic period, standing on a swirling fish dragon, a mark on base reading "Huishe Cao Sugong Yao Qianshi jianzhi," with a stand in Plexiglas case, ht. 8 in.
Provenance: Mary Andrews Wolff Collection; then by descent to the present owner.
Estimate $1,500-2,000
in good condition with minor cracks on reverse.
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Keywords
Yao, China, Sugong Yao QianshiSuhyung Kim
Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3263
Helen Eagles
Deputy Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3132
Asian Works of Art
With expertise and a passion for the treasures of China, Japan, Korea and India, the Asian Works of Art department offers the best of Asian art at auction, from antiquities to contemporary works.