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AN INTERESTING INK-STONE FEATURING A DRAGON AND THE GOLDEN CROW China, Qing dynasty or later Approx.Length 10cm x Width 14.5cm
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AN INTERESTING INK-STONE FEATURING A DRAGON AND THE GOLDEN CROW China, Qing dynasty or later Approx.Length 10cm x Width 14.5cm
拍品描述：
AN INTERESTING INK-STONE FEATURING A DRAGON AND THE GOLDEN CROW
China, Qing dynasty or later
This finely carved inkstone is of traditional rectangular or circular form, the surface worked in relief with a dramatic composition of a soaring dragon chasing or encircling the golden crow—a mythical bird associated with the sun. The dragon's sinuous body emerges from stylised clouds, its claws extended and mouth agape, while the golden crow is shown either perched within a sun disc or in flight, rendered with powerful wings and three distinct legs.
The pairing of dragon and golden crow is very rare and cosmologically potent—representing the celestial balance between yang (sun/fire) and shenlong (divine rain/sky power). It symbolises imperial authority, the passage of time, and the unity of heaven and earth. This inkstone is not only a functional scholar's tool but also a deeply symbolic object embedded with Daoist and cosmological meaning.
Provenance:
THE EVA & AUBREY SWEET COLLECTION Lot 1-89
Condition Report
overall in good condition
Dimensions
Approx.Length 10cm x Width 14.5cm
China, Qing dynasty or later
This finely carved inkstone is of traditional rectangular or circular form, the surface worked in relief with a dramatic composition of a soaring dragon chasing or encircling the golden crow—a mythical bird associated with the sun. The dragon's sinuous body emerges from stylised clouds, its claws extended and mouth agape, while the golden crow is shown either perched within a sun disc or in flight, rendered with powerful wings and three distinct legs.
The pairing of dragon and golden crow is very rare and cosmologically potent—representing the celestial balance between yang (sun/fire) and shenlong (divine rain/sky power). It symbolises imperial authority, the passage of time, and the unity of heaven and earth. This inkstone is not only a functional scholar's tool but also a deeply symbolic object embedded with Daoist and cosmological meaning.
Provenance:
THE EVA & AUBREY SWEET COLLECTION Lot 1-89
Condition Report
overall in good condition
Dimensions
Approx.Length 10cm x Width 14.5cm