California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Sept. 12, 2020  Sept. 12, 2020

 Lot # 8600 
A PAIR OF YELLOW JADE INSCRIBED WRIST RESTS    清 黃玉雕詩文臂擱一對


  • Dimension: Length: 7 1/2 in (19.0 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1200
  • Estimate To: $1800

Of arched form, the convex surface finely inscribed with calligraphic inscriptions, the stone is of greenish yellow tone.


臂擱是寫字時⽤來墊臂肘的⽂房⽤具,⼜稱腕枕、秘閣,俗稱⼿枕。同時臂擱由於也成⻓條⽅狀,與鎮尺相類,也可充當鎮紙,壓在上⾯,防⽌紙⾯被⻛掀起。此臂擱以⻩⽟雕琢,⾊澤均勻濃郁,質地細膩,打磨光滑,瑩亮⽔潤。臂擱上陰刻詩⽂,字體⼯整,⼀絲不茍,排列整⻬。成對保存,實屬不易。