Writing set
Inkstone and Box
1575-1650
1575-1650
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Stationery set for Chinese writing, comprised of 11 parts: brush pot, inkstone and box, brush rest, water pot, vase, ink case rest, three seals, lidded box, and Ruyi; Ming and Qing dynasties; made in China; bronze, decorated with inlaid silver for surface decorations.
The bronze cover of the inkstone is decorated with Chinese characters in Zhuan style, with silver inlays.
The bronze cover of the inkstone is decorated with Chinese characters in Zhuan style, with silver inlays.
Object details
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Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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Title | Writing set (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Bronze with silver inlays; inkstone carving |
Brief description | Stationery set for Chinese writing, comprised of 11 parts: brush pot, inkstone and box, brush rest, water pot, vase, ink case rest, three seals, lidded box, and Ruyi; Ming and Qing dynasties; made in China; bronze, decorated with inlaid silver for surface decorations. The bronze cover of the inkstone is decorated with Chinese characters in Zhuan style, with silver inlays. |
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Gallery label | WRITING SET INCLUDING BRUSH POT, INKSTONE AND BOX, BRUSH REST, WATER POT, VASE, INKCASE REST, THREE SEALS, LIDDED BOX AND RUYI
1575-1650, Ming/Qing dynasty
Bronze with silver inlays
Workshop mark 'Shi sou'
Royal Asiatic Society Gift
Museum no. M.605-1924, M605A-1924 to M.605J-1924. |
Credit line | Royal Asiatic Society Gift |
Historical context | For Chinese traditional writing and calligraphy |
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Accession number | M.605A/1 to 3-1924 |
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Record created | October 12, 2010 |
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