Two Ink CakesChina, one rectangular stick-form, decorated with a scholar with deer on one side; the other circular, with lingzhi mushroom in relief, surrounded with a checkered border around the circumference, lg. to 3, dia. to 3 3/4 in. Provenance: From the David Drabkin Collection, many of which were loaned to the Yale University Art Gallery for exhibition/research. Mr. Drabkin formed his art collection while residing in many parts of Asia, including Japan, China, and Thailand. His keen interest in Asian art led him to build a close relation with many fellow art collectors, gallery owners, art historians, and art dealers, such as J.J. Lally.