A Chinese pair of inkstones dating from the 19th century. The inkstones are accompanied by wooden cases. The stones are carved to show ruyi clouds and flower branch, respectively. Dimensions of the largest box is: 2 in. tall X 6 1/4 in. wide X 6 in. deep; 5.1 cm tall X 15.9 cm wide X 15.2 cm deep. All measurements are approximate. Condition: One has a crack in the lid, the other has a large break. Provenance: From a Washington DC collector. To view additional photos, please see the following link:https://oag.smugmug.com/Sept-Asian-Session-1