Ink inscribed piece, Qing dynasty, 19th century

A piece of ink in the shape of a scroll. It is decorated with geometric reliefs and realistic details such as a cord and the leaves of the scroll. It bears carved inscriptions on the front and back: "...婺心一齋，按易水法製" "永言思子贈 以東素" and a seal "心一齋" (Xin Yizhai).

Provenance: Important collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, since 1980.

Size: 12 x 3.6 x 5 cm; Weight 223 g