Chinese DuanYan stone Inkwell - Very rare Antique, dynasty dragon & pearl style

Description: Antique Chinese stone Inkwell (Ink slab) with exquisite carving handcrafts. Very rare and unique inkwell with incredible detailing of the traditional dynasty dragon and the pearl style. Carved chinese calligraphy on the back side of item indicates Qian Long (乾隆,Chien Lung- reign: 1735- 1796) seal mark.Dimension: H: 4.5 x W: 13 x D: 9.5 inchesCondition: The tip of the dragon carving’s left horn is slightly chipped (please refer to the picture).Minor scratches/hair lines appear due to the age of item and previous usage. Overall in very good condition. The item is made from famous DuanYan stone with its quality considered one of the best four kind of carving stones in China (DuanYan, Gansu, Anhui, and Shanxi Gelian). The name DuanYan has a long history of more than 1,300 years since the early Tang dynasty (618-907). A fine collector’s piece, it would make a superb addition to any collection of Asian art sculpture in general. Please kindly be reminded that the item is sold as described, as photographed and AS IS. Please check the pictures closely for details and condition, please read our description carefully before making your decision to buy this item. Please kindly be reminded that different computer monitor settings vary from computer to computer and may distort the actual colors of item hence actual item's color might be a slightly different from photos. Please address all concerns and ask all questions about the item, the shipping … before you bid.SALE IS FINAL. Returns not accepted for this item.Please view my other listings for more great vintage items. All reasonable offers are welcome.Please view my other listings for more great vintage items. Payment: Only PayPal payment accepted.We kindly ask you to make payment within 3 days of end of listing. (Buyers must pay Texas sales tax on all orders shipped within the State of Texas.)Shipping: We will ship the item to the address shown on Buyer's PayPal account only.Please verify correct PayPal account shipping address once invoice is sent. Buyer must request insurance to be added if desired. Contact us directly for shipping quotes.If the merchandise is refused or unclaimed, Buyers are responsible for additional shipping fees to reship the package.International Buyers: No international shipping for this item.We appreciate your business. We understand that shopping online can be worrisome hence we strive to ensure our customer's satisfaction. We are committed to resolve any problem or issue you might have with the transaction. Please do not leave a negative feedback about us before you communicate with us.BUY WITH CONFIDENCE Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE

Price: 8500 USD

Location: Houston, Texas

End Time: 2025-01-22T05:05:17.000Z

Shipping Cost: 75 USD