This collectable piece is signed with a blue underglazed 4 character mark. There appears to be exquisite fine craquelure in the glaze for which this period of oxblood glaze is famous. This is an excellent example of "sang de boeuf" or oxblood glaze.
SOLD! Congratulations and Thank you AS of Monterey Park, CA! Enjoy your Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Oxblood Seal Marked Inkwell!
The Story Behind the Sale
This inkwell original belonged to my Grandfather. He was an active and well known Asian antique trader back in the day here in Northern California. He also frequently travelled to Japan. This sale did not come easy, as the new owner wanted more pictures taken in natural light (I provided 6, all taken in the back garden outside) and then he dickered. Boy, did he dicker! From the original price of $449.95, we settled on what I think was a fair price for not being on the market for 40+ years and taking into account that these days, I don't think you can find another one like it. In the end, I think he was satisfied, he gave me a good review on eBay.
I am happy this got into the hands of someone who appreciates it.
I can't wait to see what my next sale brings! Maybe it will be yours!