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Ink Cake

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a black ink cake by an unknown artist titled "Ink Cake". The ink cake is square and made of a dark material that resembles stone or metal. The surface of the ink cake features a raised design that includes a large building with multiple roofs and a body of water. The building appears to be a traditional Chinese structure, possibly a temple or palace. The body of water is depicted with wavy lines, suggesting movement. The ink cake has a rough texture and appears to be cracked in several places. The background of the image is a gradient of gray, with the ink cake sitting on a white surface. The lighting in the image is dim, with a shadow cast by the ink cake on the surface below it. The overall appearance of the ink cake suggests that it is an old, possibly antique, object.

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746 × 900 px
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