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Ink stone and cover
Ink stone and cover

Ink stone and cover

Date18th century
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
Korean
1982
Object number: SC2003.1
Photo: Scott Leen
Korean
19th century
Object number: 2023.11.244
Charles Luce
1978
Object number: 78.43.2
Photo: Susan Cole
1850-1920
Object number: 2007.8
Meat Container
Philippines
20th century
Object number: 2003.76
Philippines
early 20th century
Object number: 2003.85
Bamboo and root ikebana wall vase
Japanese
19th century
Object number: 98.47.49
Bamboo root cup
Japanese
19th century
Object number: 98.47.50
Photo: Susan Cole
1850-1920
Object number: 2007.9
Sachet or insect cage with lid
Japanese
ca. 1850
Object number: 98.53.13