ink block

Seven pieces of ink block. (i) 5 identical black ink blocks, rectangular in section, each with two gilded characters and seven engraved letters giving the maker's name. On the reverse a gilt moon and sun and a raised picture of mountains, plants and a tree. 54h x 11w x 6d. (ii) Black ink block, oval in section. Broken at both ends, raised dragon motif all around. 52 h x 19 w x 12 d. (iii) Ink block, used at one end, birds engraved on both sides, two gilded. 43 h x 14 w x 9 d. (iv) Small piece of black ink block, broken off, no picture, no inscription.

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MUSEUM NUMBER
nn15628
PLACE
COLLECTION
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
ink
CATEGORY
Anthropology: Ethnography
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