Inkstone in the Shape of a Leaf with Dragons-in-Clouds Design

Inkstone in the Shape of a Leaf with Dragons-in-Clouds Design
Inkstone in the Shape of a Leaf with Dragons-in-Clouds Design
(Ming dynasty (1368-1644))

Inkstone in the Shape of a Leaf with Dragons-in-Clouds Design

DateMing dynasty (1368-1644)
Mediumstone with wood cover
Dimensionsobject (a): 1 x 9 3/4 x 6 1/4 in. (2.5 x 24.8 x 15.9 cm) object (b): 5 3/4 x 4 3/4 in. (14.6 x 12.1 cm)
ClassificationMATERIAL CULTURE
Credit LineSBMA, Gift of F. Bailey Vanderhoef, Jr.
Object number1991.148.48a,b
Subject(s)
  • mythology
  • plants
  • inscription
Collection
  • Asian
Sub-Collection(s)
  • Chinese
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