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Ink pallet

Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi mark and period (1662–1722)
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Object Information
  • 清康熙　松花石硯
  • Title: Ink pallet
  • Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi mark and period (1662–1722)
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Argillite (Songhua stone) and mother-of-pearl
  • Dimensions: Inkstone: H. 3/8 in. (1 cm); W. 2 11/16 in. (6.8 cm); L. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm)
    Inkstone & box: H. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); W. 3 in. (7.6 cm); L. 4 in. (10.2 cm)
  • Classification: Inkstone
  • Credit Line: Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015
  • Object Number: 2015.500.6.20
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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