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Inkstone with Topographical Map of Duanxi

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular dark gray stone or metal object with rounded corners and raised decorative border around the edges. The border features intricate carvings of interlocking floral patterns and foliage. The object is divided into two sections: a top section with raised rectangular design on the left, and two lines of raised Chinese characters to the right. The bottom section is flat and smooth with diagonal scratched lines. Title: Inkstone with Topographical Map of Duanxi Artist: Unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Duanxi slate
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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