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Inkstone carved as the large mythical Lo-shu tortoise among waves, probably Ming dynasty (grey tuan...

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PFR142695
Image title
Inkstone carved as the large mythical Lo-shu tortoise among waves, probably Ming dynasty (grey tuan stone) (for underside see 142696 and underwater see 152701)
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Artist
Chinese School / Chinese
Photographer
Paul Freeman
Location
Private Collection
Medium
grey tuan stone
Dimensions
length: 15 cms
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magic kuei tortoise from Lo River revealed to Yu the great (rg 2953-2838 BC) the eight trigrams or numerals within the markings of its shell; connected with the origins of Chinese writing; linked to divination and mystical omen readings;

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© Paul Freeman / Bridgeman Images
Image keywords
legend / oracle / 1403-1644 / ming
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