A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN ‘FISH’ INKSTAND WITH AN APOCRYPHAL MARK Tiānqǐ yuán nián 天啟元年 CHINA, MING STYLE Of rectangular shape, it is finely painted in underglaze cobalt blue with heap and pile effects with fish in a pond or a river. It is inscribed with the apocryphal mark ‘Tiānqǐ Yuán Nián - 天啟元年’, an apocryphal dating to the reign of Emperor Tianqi. H: 7 cm – L: 25,2 cm – width: 16,2 cm 青花鱼纹砚台，天启元年款识 中国，明代风格 NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.