Unknown Maker, Chinese

Inkstone, Qing

Maker

Culture

Chinese

Title

Inkstone

Year

Qing

Medium

malachite (mineral)

Materials/Techniques

Materials

Techniques

Dimensions

1.5 x 8.8 x 6.5 cm (9/16 x 3 7/16 x 2 9/16 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Marks: Mark of the Qianlong Emperor (r. 1736-1795):Qianlong yuzhi, four characters carved on reverse.

Place

Origin: China

Type

Credit

Bequest of John M. Crawford, Jr.

Object Number

1989.110.23

Inkstone

The Crawford Bequest

Chinese Objects in the Collection of the Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, An Exhibition by the Department of History of Art and Architecture, Brown University, February 6 through March 14, 1993.

Marks: Mark of the Qianlong Emperor (r. 1736-1795):Qianlong yuzhi, four characters carved on reverse.

Origin: China

Publications

The Crawford Bequest

Chinese Objects in the Collection of the Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, An Exhibition by the Department of History of Art and Architecture, Brown University, February 6 through March 14, 1993.

Exhibition History

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