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Inkstone with Bamboo Design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two objects, Inkstone with Bamboo Design by artist Wu Zuoren. The object on the left is a dark brown, wooden, rectangular item with curved indentations resembling bamboo. The object features engraved Chinese characters on its surface. The object on the right is a greenish-gray inkstone with a carved bamboo design. The inkstone is rectangular with rounded edges and a recessed area in the center. The inkstone is positioned within a wooden frame. The background of the image is a plain white surface.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
Green schist; wood case
Culture
China
Dimensions
522 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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