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Subject:Chinese/Japanese Marks on Brass Sculpture Identification
Posted By: Miano Tue, Aug 27, 2019 IP: 122.49.209.130
Hello Friends,

Kindly assist in the identification of the Chinese/Japanese marks and indicate which period it may be attributed to.

The piece is a brass sculpture which resembles a book complete with its case/cover (in white). The last photo shows it back, which resembles a Chinese inkstone.

Any further scholarly support/identification is welcome.

Kind regards,

Miano







Subject:Re: Chinese/Japanese Marks on Brass Sculpture Identification
Posted By: I.Nagy Wed, Aug 28, 2019
Yes, it is a Chinese made inkstone.
The inscription on the lid of the box,
中國歙硯　-Zhongguo sheyan -　China Shexian Inkstone
Shexian is one of the four major inkstone maker districts in China (Anhui Province)

With regards,
I.Nagy

Subject:Re: Chinese/Japanese Marks on Brass Sculpture Identification
Posted By: mikeoz Wed, Aug 28, 2019
The cover reads Chinese (metal) inkstone.

The carving on the inkstone refers to a Chinese classic novel, the Dream of the Red Pavillion.

Inkstones can be made from many different kinds of materials, including metal, stone, ceramic, baked tile, and various compounds.

Subject:Re: Chinese/Japanese Marks on Brass Sculpture Identification
Posted By: Miano Sat, Aug 31, 2019
Thank you I.Nagy and Mike for the insights on this piece. I appreciate.

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