Artists' ToolsChinese19th century

Circular Ink Cake with Decoration of a Lion Playing with a Brocade Ball

19th century

Classification

Artists' Tools

Medium

Ink with molded decoration and molded inscriptions on base and edge; edge inscription reads "Hainan Songmei Dongpo fa zhi"

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Diam. 7.8 × Thickness 1.2 cm (3 1/16 × 1/2 in.)

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