Inkstone in the Form of a Koto

Cleveland Museum of Art

The object is a ceramic inkstone in the shape of a koto. It is elongated and curved. The body is white with a crackle pattern. Black lines are painted to resemble the strings of a koto on the top. A brown oval is in the center of the top. Black designs are painted on the sides. One side has a flower and leaf design. The other side has an abstract design. The object sits on a gray surface. The background is a gradient gray.