Ink cup in the form of an ink-stone

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 1692
Type: object for daily use; jade
Date of production:
18th century
Qing dynasty
Place of production:
Acquisition: collection of Ferenc Hopp
Materials: jade
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.