Ink cup in the form of an ink-stone
| Accession Nr.: | 1692 |
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| Type: | object for daily use; jade |
| Date of production: |
18th century
Qing dynasty |
| Place of production: | |
| Acquisition: | collection of Ferenc Hopp |
| Materials: | jade |
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| Dimensions: | width: 6.1 cm length: 8 cm |
Objects on Chinese scholars’ desks are at once functional products of craftsmanship and pieces representing the ideals of Confucianist erudition. Confucianist virtues is reflected by the writing implements like this Ink cup in the form of an ink-stone,which was made of light green jade with rust brown stain.