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Inkstone (Suzuri) with Gourd Vine

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green ceramic inkstone with a rectangular recessed area in the center and a carved border depicting gourd vines, the inkstone has rounded corners and a small hole on one side.

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th–early 17th century
Medium
Stoneware with copper-green glaze and molded design (Mino ware, Oribe type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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