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Inkstone with phoenix design

Gu Erniang

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows an oval-shaped object with a rounded top and bottom. The object is a light brown color. A small hole is located near the top. A design resembling a bird with its wings spread is carved into the top of the object. The design starts on the left side and moves to the right. Two leaf-like designs are carved into the lower-left corner. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Limestone
Culture
China
Dimensions
478 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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