A hollow, cylindrical tube carved from mottled hardstone, possibly nephrite jade, likely intended for use as a scroll weight or scholar’s object. The material displays a varied palette of honey-yellow, deep russet, and dark brown tones, consistent with natural inclusions and intentional surface treatment to simulate antiquity. The body is decorated with an incised vertical inscription in a highly stylized archaic script, characteristic of Taoist talismanic script or fuzhou. The leading character is ‘勅’ (Chì), denoting an imperial or divine command. This script is contained within a decorative border featuring elongated, flowing strokes and has been infilled with a light-coloured pigment to enhance visibility against the dark stone. The piece has a soft, waxy lustre and rounded rims.
Length: 8.5 cm.
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