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Rectangular Inkstone with Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular inkstone with cover by unknown artist. Rectangular object with rounded corners made of dark gray stone or metal. Left side features an embossed image of two fish facing each other, one upside down. The rectangular depression in the center contains a reddish-brown inkstone slab with a rough texture and small holes. The inkstone slab does not fill the depression, leaving a small gap around its edges. The object casts a shadow on a white surface.

Artwork Details

Medium
Stone
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 376 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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