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Rare Antique Chinese Qing Guangxu Imperial Style Red Ink Stick With Box 19c

$1,980
£1,503.18
€1,719.32
CA$2,766.35
A$3,076.78
CHF 1,606.60
MX$37,441.16
NOK 20,518.73
SEK 19,242.95
DKK 12,831.94
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About the Item

A rare antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Guangxu period Imperial style marked red ink stick, in the form of a roof tiled double door entrance way, with two fierce guardian dieties carved in detailed low relief, one on each door front, detailed in gilt gold, with a centered double happiness character above the doors On the back of the door is a vertical panel of four characters: 开门见喜 (Open Door See Happiness), below which is the makers mark: 紫墨轩 (Purple Ink Pavilion), and 大清光绪年制 (Great Qing Guangxu Year Made) mark, incised and gold filled Comes with fitted box. Circa late 19th Century Qing Dynasty Guangxu Period (1875-1908) Size: H 135mm Weight: 428 gr
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.12 in (13 cm)Diameter: 2.09 in (5.3 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition, see detailed photos.
  • Seller Location:
    Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9161238573452

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