Description Chinese dark gray Duan inkstone, Ming or Qing dynasty, tapered pentagonal form with carved inscriptions on underside including possible reference to Shen Zhou, one of the Four Masters of the Ming Dynasty. 6" L x 3.75" W. Minor loss to tip. Provenance: From the estate of a prominent Chinese musician.
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