Inkstone cabinet
Not on view
This cabinet would have held an inkstone and other accoutrements for writing. Accentuating the wood’s inherent qualities and minimally embellished with metallic fittings, it epitomizes literati aesthetics of modesty and austerity. Exploiting the varied tonalities of persimmon wood, the artisan formed the cabinet to highlight the dark grain across the surface. In its darkness and undulating shape, the streak resembles ink brushstrokes.
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