Inkstone in the Form of a Bird

Song dynasty (960–1279)
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Object Information
  • Title: Inkstone in the Form of a Bird
  • Period: Song dynasty (960–1279)
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Stone
  • Dimensions: H. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm); W. 3 in. (7.6 cm)
  • Classification: Inkstone
  • Credit Line: Purchase, The B. D. G. Leviton Foundation Gift, in honor of Marie-Hélène and Guy Weill, 2004
  • Object Number: 2005.11
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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