Ink stone and cover
Date18th century
Maker
Chinese
Label TextInk, ink stone, brushes, seals, brush rests and brush holders have been considered treasures befitting the scholar's table. They are appreciated not only for their usefulness but also for their aesthetic value. Although often made in matched sets, these prized objects were created in varying sizes and materials.
Object number53.32.2
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, "Shu: Reinventing Books in Contemporary Chinese Art", August 9, 2007 - December 2, 2007 (8/9/2007 - 12/2/2007)Credit LineEugene Fuller Memorial Collection
Dimensions4 5/8 x 3 1/8 x 1 1/4 in. (11.75 x 7.94 x 3.18 cm)
MediumInk and bamboo and silk