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Lot Essay
The title of the qin derives from the concept of the clear sound made by throwing a jade pebble into a clear pond in Autumn when the air is clear and crisp. The poem may be translated as:
Enclose all phenomena in emptiness;
When played, thoughts are concentrated in simplicity.
Enjoy the universe;
Once attained, the dusty world slips far away.
The signature inscribed on the bottom board belongs to Xu Yueqian, who and his father Xu Qiguang were both pre-eminent qin scholars of the early-Qing period. One of Xu Qiguang’s greatest achievements is the compilation of thirty-three qin scores known as the Wuzhizhai qinpu [Musical scores from the Studio of Five Awareness], whose publication was postponed until 1724 when his son Xu Yueqian was finally able to secure funding.
Enclose all phenomena in emptiness;
When played, thoughts are concentrated in simplicity.
Enjoy the universe;
Once attained, the dusty world slips far away.
The signature inscribed on the bottom board belongs to Xu Yueqian, who and his father Xu Qiguang were both pre-eminent qin scholars of the early-Qing period. One of Xu Qiguang’s greatest achievements is the compilation of thirty-three qin scores known as the Wuzhizhai qinpu [Musical scores from the Studio of Five Awareness], whose publication was postponed until 1724 when his son Xu Yueqian was finally able to secure funding.