8th May, 2025 10:00
Asian, Indian & Islamic Art
183
Scholar's rock
Chinese, Qing Dynasty
dark grey Ying limestone, approximately 17cm wide x 10.5cm high x 7cm deep
Provenance: from a private Oxfordshire collection.
Notes: Minneapolis Institute of Art, accession number 2003.171.1 and 2008.25
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, object number 1984.495.4a, b and 2011.575.2a, b
Sold for £120
Estimated at £200 - £300
Scholar's rock
Chinese, Qing Dynasty
dark grey Ying limestone, approximately 17cm wide x 10.5cm high x 7cm deep
Provenance: from a private Oxfordshire collection.
Notes: Minneapolis Institute of Art, accession number 2003.171.1 and 2008.25
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, object number 1984.495.4a, b and 2011.575.2a, b
Naturally occurring object. With natural imperfections, flaws and discolouration. Untested for treatments. The stand with splits and signs of wear consistent with age and use.
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Auction: Asian, Indian & Islamic Art, 8th May, 2025
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