Inkstand

81-23-32A

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 81-23-32A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Date Made 19th Century - 20th Century
Section Asian
Materials Nephrite Jade
Description

Nephrite jade (a) ink rest for the scholar's table with a dragon among clouds and two characters meaning "joy", also two symbols for success (shing). It has a fitted wooden (b) stand.

Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul K. Addams, 1981

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