Ink Cake

Cleveland Museum of Art

The object titled "Ink Cake" by the artist is a square-shaped, dark grey or black object with rounded corners and a wavy edge. The object is predominantly black with a large recessed square in the center featuring a gold-rimmed border. Inside this recessed area, there is a depiction of a table with various objects on it, including a container with sticks, a small dish, and other items. To the right of the table, there are two vertical gold Chinese characters. The outer border of the object features an intricate design with a pattern of interlocking lines and shapes, as well as depictions of a dragon-like creature at the top and bottom. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from dark grey to light grey.