A Chinese duan ink stone 19th/20th century, simulating a cross-section of bamboo, the reverse with a poem by Di Ji Zi, and an accompanying seal which reads Ji, an inscription to one side which reads you cheng zhen cang, together with a seal which reads xin ping, contained in a fitted hardwood box and cover, 9cm. (3)

Provenance: Christie's, London, 5th March 1998, lot 95.