Ink Cake

Cleveland Museum of Art

Rectangular object resembling bamboo, made of bronze or brass, with a brown patina. Object is divided into sections by raised bands, mimicking bamboo nodes. Three raised Chinese characters in green patina are centered on the object, one above the other. Object has a rough texture, with visible scratches and marks. Background transitions from dark grey at the top to light grey at the bottom. Title: Ink Cake. Artist unknown.