Inkstone, 1736-1795
Unknown artist, Chinaexpand_more
Porcelain with underglaze blue decorexpand_more
Gift of Allan Rhodesexpand_more 82.105
Not on Viewexpand_more
Although stone was the most suitable material for grinding ink, ceramic inkstones became popular beginning in the late Ming dynasty. The most common shape for porcelain inkstones was a flattened cylinder with its center left unglazed for grinding. This surface was surrounded by a groove, and the inkstone was typically decorated in underglaze blue and white. This one displays flowers and fruit of the fall and winter seasons, namely chrysanthemums and plums. On the bottom is a forty-nine character verse imitating, in archaic style, a Bronze-Age inscription.
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