Minneapolis Institute of Art

Multiple-legged Inkstone

China

Date: 222–589
Medium: Yue ware Stoneware with celadon glaze
Department: Asian Art
Institution: Minneapolis Institute of Art

Ceramic inkstones with green glazes have been retrieved from numerous Six Dynasties (220–581) tomb burials. This one is raised on several droplet-shaped legs with incised decor. The deep groove ( biyong 辟雍) encircling the round, unglazed grinding surface acts as the inkwell. China, Asia

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