Inkstand
C414
From: China
Curatorial Section: Asian
Object Number | C414 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Chinese | Buddhist (uncertain) |
Provenience | China |
Period | Ming Dynasty (uncertain) | Qing Dynasty (uncertain) |
Date Made | Ming Dynasty - 1924 |
Section | Asian |
Materials | Gilt | Bronze |
Technique | Gilt | Engraved |
Iconography | Lotus |
Description | Gilt bronze ink stand or incense holder. The lotus flower design seems to indicate its religious use. |
Credit Line | Purchased from Viginier of Paris; Avery Fund, 1924 |
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