Ink Cake

Cleveland Museum of Art

Cylindrical object made of gold-colored material, likely metal or stone. The object is topped with a small, rounded figure with a head, arms resting on knees. The figure appears to be a humanoid form with a rounded body. The cylinder features two blue, rectangular symbols with Chinese characters. The symbols are positioned vertically on the cylinder. The cylinder's surface displays a carved image of a fish or similar aquatic creature. The background transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The object is titled "Ink Cake" and associated with an artist.